A Greater Perspective

Scripture: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalms 19:1 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen...

Should we try to understand everything?

Scripture:  Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Acts 16:6 “The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the...

Replacing Gold with Bronze

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” “No one is able to serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You are...

Perseverance that Produces Confidence

Scripture: So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:35,36   Reflection: The 1932 World Series will always be remembered...

Contending

Scripture: “To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.” Col 1:29 “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”  Phil 4:13 NLT Reflection: The second law of thermodynamics states that if left to its own...

Our Steadfast Rock

Scripture: I Chronicles 12:32  From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take. Psalms 9:8 He rules the world in righteousness and judges...