We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” …
The eye is the lamp of the body. You draw light into your body through your eyes, and light shines out to the world through your eyes. So if your eye is well and shows you what is true, then your whole body will be filled with light. But if your eye is clouded or evil, then your body will …
The creation of the earth within the universe is intertwined with human creation. Humans were given the authority of care for this earth and all its inhabitants. We should be living peacefully and simply in harmonious utopia. Instead, greed, envy, wealth, chaos, rushing around over working, and self-importance have ruled since the beginning. It breaks …
What are you interested in? If this world entices you more than doing what is right, your path will not only be hard without assistance, your heart will harden against the goodness of God. Lot’s wife’s name is not mentioned in the Bible. Perhaps that’s on purpose as she represents all of humanity. We all …
When we finally turn around and say, “Jesus save me,” real life begins. It does not all of a sudden become easy without any more illness, tragedy, loss, or disappointment. Yet, these things are bearable in a different, peaceful way that passes all understanding. Others do not understand. Are you willing to allow Jesus to …
Do you know what God has sent for you all of your life at various ages, seasons, and stages? Everything happens for a reason in life. Perhaps we all need to be more thankful for the positive people who have crossed our paths, those realized dreams, the beautiful horses, that provision, protection, and His Son, …
Hope. What do you hope for in life? When we are at peace with God, our trust comes easy. When we wrestle for possessions, material greatness, and worldly importance, our hope gets lost in the shuffle. Trust wanes. We become hardened by life itself. Are you at peace with God? If not, ask Him why. …
What miracles are you seeing today? Look in the mirror. You are a miracle. Life is a miracle. Be transformed by the power of God who can reshape life through Jesus Christ. We are the clay. Holy is the Potter. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that the surpassing power …
Being appreciative of the little things in life bloom into being thankful for everything. Begin every day with an attitude of gratitude. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
