“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 All of us will walk through wonderful mountaintop experiences, but we will also walk through dark valleys. While mountains and valleys are […]
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.” Psalm 111:10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord. What an interesting concept! Most of us want to grow in wisdom and understanding, and […]
“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.” – Ephesians 5:11 During the Revolutionary War, 10 American officers gathered below the deck of the USS Warren on February 19, 1777 to sign a petition to the Continental Congress documenting abuses by their commander, Commodore […]
“Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16 Pastor Andy Cook writes: “A life-threatening crisis came to my home when I was only 25. My wife suffered a near-fatal stroke and was […]
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” – Ephesians 5:21 Barry L. Rowan, in his book “The Spiritual Art of Business” writes: “The word radical comes from the same root as the word radish and literally means “root.” It’s truly a root word! But apart from the painful […]
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2 In his book “Knowing God”, J.I. Packer writes about the Six Common Pitfalls of Christians. At number six, he writes about our unwillingness to wait. He wrote: “‘Wait on the Lord’ is a constant […]
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Peace is something we all desire. None of us wants to live in chaos and fear. […]
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 Henri J.M. Nouwen, in his book “Home Tonight”, writes: “Rembrandt painted the picture of the prodigal son between 1665 and 1667, at the end of his life. As a young […]
“The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 Jesus is our light and our salvation. He paid the ultimate price for us to be saved and dwell with Him forever. […]
“”In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry” – Ephesians 4:26 In 2016, a Princeton University research study examined data from millions of plane flights to determine possible indicators for incidents of air rage—when passengers become unruly or violent in […]
“Observe the Lord’s commands…for your own good” Deuteronomy 10:13. Have you ever looked back and regretted an unfortunate decision, saying, “If only I had not done that?” There is an “if only” for every mistake you have ever made. Almost everyone at some time or another gives in to the […]
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of […]
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” – Ephesians 3:20 Robert Arthington lived in a single room, cooked his own meals, and shared his friendship with students who were in need. […]
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” – Ephesians 3:12 Deep in the high desert of west Texas, Marfa has a population of 1,750. It is home to an odd work of art: a storefront that resembles a Prada shop. Marfa has […]