“For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness.” (Psalm 107:9) God never moves in an atmosphere of ambivalence. In other words, if you can take it or leave it, where the things of God are … Continue reading Hunger

“For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures…” (1 … Continue reading The Resurrection

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward … Continue reading Seasons

“Jesus said, ‘Come off by yourselves; let’s take a break and get a little rest.’”(Mark 6:31 The Message Bible) Most of the time, distractions are thought of as a bad thing. We do not want to get distracted from whole-heartedly … Continue reading Distractions

“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure … Continue reading Limits

“Then Saul gave David his own armor—a bronze helmet and a coat of mail. David put it on, strapped the sword over it, and took a step or two to see what it was like, for he had never worn … Continue reading Sticks, Stones, and Swords

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before … Continue reading Steady Pace

“But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18) A message is powerless to change you unless it offends your indifference, challenges your assumptions, or informs your ignorance. … Continue reading Light to Light

“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure … Continue reading Pieces