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Yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. ~Galatians 2:16 HaveContinue reading “when doing good goes bad”

You have encircled me behind and in front, And placed Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is too high, I cannot comprehend it. ~Psalm 139:5-6 You know it as well as I do: Satan’s time is short, so the battle for souls is ramping up. Just turn on the news, scroll social media, drive onContinue reading “too wonderful”

Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer person is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed day by day. For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen;Continue reading “losing heart”

They said to one another, “Were our hearts not burning within us while He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?” ~Luke 24:32 It happened to me again. And if you are an enthusiast of God’s Word, I’m confident that it’s been your experience as well. YouContinue reading “walking along with them”

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.   ~Romans 5:1 My church is in a series on spiritual warfare. If you have ever studied the armor of God and examined the schemes of the enemy—either individually or as a church body—you’ll understand what I’m about to say.Continue reading “war and peace. and war.”

If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you.  ~John 15:19 You may not follow the news, but with legacy media there are waves of party-line mantras. It’s like the talkingContinue reading “weirdo”

Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking actual words of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. ~1 Peter 4:11 Goals. We’ve all got them. Maybe you’re startingContinue reading “goals”

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5  I’m no horticulturist—I don’t even “do” houseplants. (I will generally do them in if given the responsibility to care for them.) My dear friend Missy, though, she’s a gardening rockstar.Continue reading “be a gardener”

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.        ~Romans 8:5-6 What is yourContinue reading “shepherd or butcher? (reprise)”

You will make known to me the way of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.   ~Psalm 16:11 Do you ever send yourself an email or a note on your phone to ensure you remember some idea, to-do, or appointment—or is that just my own aging mind that needs this lifeContinue reading “sermon to self”