Income vs. Outcome “… Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” ––Matthew 6:20-21, ESV I rarely meet a man who doesn’t at least partially define his worth by […]
Absence But now I am going to him who sent me. None of you asks me, “Where are you going?” Rather, you are filled with grief because I have said these things. But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but […]
Sheep, Goats, and “the Least of These” Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in […]
Transaction vs. Transformation And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. ––Romans 12:2, NKJV We live in a transactional world. We work for money so we can pay bills. Transaction. We get […]
No Expiration Date “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” ––Isaiah 43:19, ESV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! […]
“It’s in the Past” You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. ––Psalm 56:8, NLT One of the most famous feuds in American history was between the families Hatfield and McCoy. It ranged from the battlefields of the […]
Origin Story The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. ––Romans 8:15-16 It’s crazy how many dysfunctional families there are […]
A Peg in His Holy Place And now for a little while grace has been shown from the Lord our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a measure of revival in our bondage. ––Ezra 9:8, NKJV The Jews’ […]
Five Spiritual Traps to Avoid For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. ––Proverbs 24:16 Now that I’ve entered my seventh decade on the planet, I have a list in my head of spiritual steps I’ve taken that have helped me grow. On the […]
Hidden in Plain Sight The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s […]
