They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. For you are a slave to whatever controls you. —2 Peter 2:19 NLT The very word slave is…
Blessing
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. —2 Corinthians 13:14 NLT Over one hundred…
Cling
I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. —Psalm 63:8 NLT It was time for swimming lessons and my little girl was not having it. She fastened…
Life-Giving Sorrow
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. —2 Corinthians 7:10 NIV I’m not exactly fond of sorrow. I personally prefer…
A Love for the Lost
God’s Amazing Love Series Fifth of five reflections on the love of God Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one…
A Love for the Helpless
God’s Amazing Love Series Fourth of five reflections on the love of God A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you…
A Love for Older Folks
God’s Amazing Love Series Third of five reflections on the love of God Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain…
A Love for Little Children
God’s Amazing Love Series Second of five reflections on the love of God One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on…
A Love That Lasts
God’s Amazing Love Series First of five reflections on the love of God Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if…
Before You Judge
Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be…
Listen More Talk Less
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. —James 1:19 NLT I love to talk. And…
The High Cost of a Hard Heart
They made their hearts as hard as stone, so they could not hear the instructions or the messages that the LORD of Heaven’s Armies had sent them by his Spirit…