Luke 9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a t...Read More
John 5:19-20 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does....Read More
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us a...Read More
Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly,...Read More
Romans 8:31-32 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously...Read More
In his letter to the scattered Jewish Christians, James gives this challenging command: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your ...Read More
Psalm 73: 18-23 Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin. 19 How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors! 20 They are like a dream when one...Read More
2 Corinthians 2:17-18 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transf...Read More
Philippians 2:1 So if there is any ENCOURAGEMENT in Christ, any COMFORT from love, any PARTICIPATION in the Spirit, any AFFECTION and SYMPATHY, 2 complete my joy by being of the SAME MIND, having the ...Read More
I“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildo...Read More
Philippians 2:1-2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make ...Read More
Each new year we make plans, resolutions and start new projects in the hope for good things. I would submit to you that one of the best goals you can make this new year is an increase in re...Read More
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul… The 23rd Psalm is a wonderful ...Read More
A lament is a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. As the Bible illustrates there are many times in the human existence that are difficult, emotional, depressing or overtly sad. &...Read More
Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is ...Read More
It is absolutely amazing how simple truth can radically change the most dramatic circumstances. There have been so many times in my life as a parent, as a pastor, as a man, where I have been overwh...Read More
The humility of Jesus is such a stark contrast to normal human behavior. Take a moment to look at these statements of Jesus, the Lord of the Universe. Observe His humility:“”The Son can ...Read More
While almost all people pray, few people have supernatural, life sustaining growth in their lives of prayer. In this blog, and those following, I want to focus on truths and practices that ...Read More
Phillipians 4:4-8 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by pr...Read More
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for y...Read More