Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.”– Psalm 141:3 (NIV) We’ve all had occasions when we’ve said things we’ve regretted. Unfortunate words have a habit of slipping out at the ...
Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” – Jesus to Martha, John 11:26 I witnessed a tender moment this morning. As we sang the choral refrain “my Savior, my Savior lives” in worship, ...
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22 (NIV) Reading can be a dangerous thing. When I was a young boy I was captivated by the idea of flying ...
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2 (NIV) As you start the new year, here’s an idea: why not dedicate yourself to fulfilling the law of Christ? It’s ...
…always giving thanks to God the Father for everything.’ – Ephesians 5:20 (NIV) The other day I left home late for a meeting at my office. That’s not altogether unusual. Often, I try to squeeze too many things into ...
Because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” – Mark 6:31 (NIV) ...
He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the ...
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth.” – Psalm 127:4 (NIV) It’s the rainy season. It may look warm and dry where you are, but take a closer look at the faces ...