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
“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45 ESV) Yesterday we explored the truth that what you consume will consume you. Read more
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2 ESV) I want to share a startling truth with you: there is a Read more
So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. (James 4:17 ESV) Chances are likely that if you’ve ever dealt with kids, you’ll know this truth well: there are lies of commission (things you say that aren’t true) and lies of Read more
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:8 ESV) Here is a secret: no great relationship happens by accident. If I wasn’t intentional, consistent, thoughtful, and concerned about my relationship with my wife, I Read more
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a Read more