What truth are you neglecting?
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 What has you bound up? Is it fear, worry, anxiety, lack of control, addictions, unresolved pain, or the unknown? What truth are you neglecting that could set you free? The Holy Spirit is faithful to speak to your heart […]
The struggle is a gift
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12 Don’t be discouraged when life is a struggle. It is in your struggle that you have the greatest […]
Don’t fully understand him
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this… – Psalm 37:5 The “C” word! Why do we fear this? Probably because when we make a real commitment, there will be times that the action it requires may run contrary to our current desires. Making a commitment to God is […]
The bathroom fan
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;” – Psalm 46:10a We probably watch too much TV at our house. As the evening winds down, my daughter begins her nighttime routine and heads for the bathroom at the top of the stairs. Sometimes she leaves the bathroom fan on with the door open. […]
Root of all our sin
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. – Proverbs 16:18 The “P” word. This word “pride” seems to be the root of all of our sinful nature and desires. We all have desires and desires in themselves aren’t necessarily bad. It is the prideful thought and the prideful action where we can […]
To be thrown out
Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. – Romans 12:1b It’s the bottom of the ninth; score is tied; one out. There’s a man on second and you’re up. You hit the most perfect bunt of your career and race down to first base […]
Putting people down
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up” – Eph 4:29 I used to look at this verse as a proof verse for not cursing, but it’s much more than that. Some synonyms for unwholesome are unhealthy, noxious, poisonous, harmful, and injurious. So […]
Strength and purity
Till I die, I will not deny my Integrity. – Job 27:56 Structural integrity is the quality of an item to hold together under a load, including its own weight, resisting breakage or bending. To Measure: When steel is used in a building, the level of the structural integrity is defined by the purity of […]
The zombie apocalypse
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11 Confession time; I struggle identifying with the imagery for warrior and weapons. The only need I can come up with for weapons is the zombie apocalypse and the likelihood of that happening is slim […]
Your agenda will age
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 Arrogance says, “Follow me to my agenda.” Humility says, “Follow me, as I follow Christ.” And over time, people can tell the difference. Your agenda will age. It will wear thin. It will begin showing signs of exhaustion far sooner than […]