But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (James 1:22 ESV) As we begin day 17 of our 40 days of prayer and fasting, we’ve read 16 focal Scriptures and more than a dozen other Scriptural references. I’d like to share a hard truth with you: Read more
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6 ESV) Merriam-Webster defines masterpiece as: “a work done with extraordinary skill.” I’d like to share a truth with you that you might Read more
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21 ESV) I’m going to Read more
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13 ESV) As the dad of five beautiful children ranging from age thirteen to 2, I can’t count how many times I’ve heard my children say, “I can’t”. From folding their clothes, to making more time to study for Read more
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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV) For as long as I can Read more
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:6-7 ESV) The Greek for humble, tapeinós, is best described as being God-reliant rather than self-reliant. Humility Read more
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. (John 14:26 ESV) Have you ever thought about why you do the things you do? From the way Read more
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for Read more
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42 ESV) Today’s focal Scripture is one that cuts to the heart of me. If Read more
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears Read more