Today’s Scripture: I Timothy 1:14 ESV: and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.   My argument with Paul this morning went something like this: “You can not be the worst of sinners because that is me.” There is a new “chief” in town. Seriously, do you sometimes wonder why and how God loves ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 17:24 NLT Tyndale: And all the trees will know that it is I, the LORD, who cuts down the tall tree and helps the short tree to grow tall. It is I who makes the green tree wither and gives new life to the dead tree. I, the LORD, have spoken! I will do what I have said.   The hope of God is good. No matter what ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 37:14 ESV: And I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I am the LORD; I have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD.” My efforts are simply not enough. I can give it my best efforts but I am but flesh and bones. My bones can become dried ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Mark 1:17 ESV And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” We can make following Jesus hard, can’t we? Jesus did NOT say to Simon and Andrew: Ok, go figure out what to do and try to be who I want you to be.  He said “Follow me and I will MAKE you become. With one hand still on my nets and ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: James 2:24 NLT:  So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.   Do we act our faith, do we do it? Looking for action I came to James 2 this morning. Acting on our faith can be scary but it is also the place we find freedom.   We are free to act on our faith. James 2:12 ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 11:21 ESV: But as for those whose heart goes after their detestable things and their abominations, I will bring their deeds upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” God promised the Israelites a new land, undivided hearts and a new spirit. Ezekiel was providing this message from God to His people. He said these ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:4 ESV: always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, Paul’s heart was revealed in his honest introduction to those in the church at Philippi. What our hearts say is more important than our mouths. We can read between the heartbeats and the lines. “I thank MY God” in the previous verse ... Continue Reading »