“But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.” John 3:21 The Bible instructs us to not “show off” (for lack of better words) our deeds of faith (Matthew 6:5). This verse, while at […]
Last night, Monty Williams accepted the first every Sager Strong Award at the NBA awards ceremony. Coach Williams, a former OKC Thunder assistant coach, lost his wife, Ingrid, in a car accident in February 2016. He gave one of the most inspiring and gracious speeches just days after her death at her funeral. He said, […]
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Sometimes it feels like we are being attacked at all angles. It’s easy to blame the hard-to-work-with coworker or […]
“But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.” – 1 John 2:5-6 One of the common questions in the Church touches on legalism. If we follow Jesus by […]
“You are the light of the world. A town build on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 The darkness in our world is obvious. It seems to be getting darker every day. I love the simplicity of this verse with such a strong command. Jesus spoke these words to his followers – “you are the […]
“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:3-4 Wow, this verse can make even the most humble people think […]
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 Most of us probably don’t characterize ourselves (or most people we know) as “evil-minded” which is exactly what “every […]
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 I generally try to hide my weaknesses. If I am not good at something, […]
“Our Father which art in heaven, we thy children are often troubled in mind, hearing within us at once the affirmations of faith and the accusations of conscience. We are sure that there is in us nothing that could attract the love of One as holy and as just as Thou art. Yet Thou hast […]
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]