“How you ought to conduct yourself in . . the church of the living God.” 1 Timothy 3:15 NKJV “Where you are is not as important as who you are.” My thoughts today are about “expectations.” I often meet people who are “looking for a church.” People are a bundle […]
“We were bold in our God.” 1 Thessalonians 2:2 NKJV “There are times when nothing substitutes for daring confidence and bold action.” My thoughts today consider the question, “brash or bold?” Wisdom is important, but sometimes caution tries to masquerade as wisdom when it’s not. Life should always be lived […]
“Cleanse me from secret faults.” Psalm 19:12 NKJV “God has the answer to your secrets; Confession!” My thoughts today are about “secret faults.” Across the years, I have observed in mine and others’ lives that secret faults create distance between people. There is usually a reason for the things you […]
“You are our letter . . known and read by everybody.” 2 Corinthians 3:2 NIV “Labels and contents should agree accurately, especially when describing people.” My thoughts today are about “labels and contents.” Everyone appreciates people who are for real – neither superficial nor artificial – people who live with […]
“Do not be surprised . . as if something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12 NIV “Faith does not offer the righteous an exemption, but extends an uplifting expectation.” My thoughts today are about “trouble.” There is a wishful supposition that is not all that uncommon, but is […]