Winning the spiritual conflict around you begins by winning the battle within you. “Be of sober spirit; be on the alert.” 1 Peter 5:8 NAS. Life is not just a walk in the park. You and I are engaged in a cosmic struggle of good and evil. Paul described being […]
“Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.” Colossians 3:15 NLT. Hearts and minds rest in transcendent peace when trusting steadfastly in God. My thoughts and comments today are about “transcendent peace.” Ours is a troubled world in search of peace yet ignorant of the source of […]
“I call to the Lord for help . . and He answers me.” Psalm 3:4 TEV “Opportunities often come disguised as obstacles.” My thoughts today are about “obstacles and opportunities.” One experience that we all will share in common is trouble. Every person experiences some measure of difficulty, maybe in […]
“Under pressure . . your faith . . shows.” James 1:3 The Message “Pressure, rightly responded to with grace and faith, produces valuable, spiritual qualities.” My thoughts today are about “pressures.” Pressure of one sort or another seems an unavoidable part of everyday life – whether financial, relational, occupational, emotional, […]
“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 […]