Jan 26
“…that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God” Ephesians 3:19 (NASB) I was noticing some really nice cars as I was driving to work. The thought hit me that even the best cars won’t work without fuel. An older vehicle that is filled with gas is much more useful than the 2016 […]
Jan 15
“…He who has been forgiven little loves little” Luke 7:47 (NIV) Forgiveness is one of those concepts that needs to be thought through and figured out. That’s one of those principles we truly need to plead with God to help us grasp. And at the same time we can’t forget to practice forgiveness. I’ve heard […]
Jan 11
“Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart” Hebrews 12:3 (NIV) People and circumstances can be very distracting, especially if those people and circumstances are obnoxiously bothersome. When I read today’s verse, I think about Jesus enduring those people who beat Him with whips, […]
Jan 5
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 (NIV) We so often are comparing ourselves with others around us. When we look at their flaws and faults, “well, I’m not too bad”. But when we look at the Lord, that purity, that holiness, that righteousness, we say, “Oh […]