Wait to Hear
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7 I often pray for God to reveal something: Truth about a situation Direction for something I want to do Truth about her situation, to someone I am…
Read MoreReason to Reason
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 Changing our thinking is hard. Often, it is a drawn-out process. We have to become convinced, persuaded by good reasoning, that it is worth changing a stance, especially if…
Read MoreNo Shrinking
.. for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. Acts 20:27 This past week some Christian friends were ministering in Seattle, Washington. They were there specifically to proclaim the gospel publicly and to challenge the thinking of many Christians there who have not stood for the truth of…
Read MoreArrogant, Overfed, and Unconcerned
And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful. Titus 3:14 Usually when we hear about Sodom we think and hear about sexual sin. For most of us living good Christian lives with the spouses of our youth, that gives…
Read MoreWe’re Waiting…
…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 We have friends waiting for news from their family in Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria hit. I have not talked to them but it appears (on Facebook) like there…
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