Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. ~ James 3:2 (NLT) Have you ever heard the limerick that goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me?” If you haven’t, youContinue reading "Speak Life"

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. ~ 1 Timothy 6:12 (NLT) Satan is one, smart dude. Yes, he is evil – diabolically evil – but he is very, very smart. If weContinue reading "It’s About Loving Others"

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. ~ 1 Peter 1:6 (NLT) I love roller coasters. Though I don’t get to go to theme parks very often, I relish the opportunity to fly through the air, twisting, turning, and twirling through theContinue reading "Thrill Ride"

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4 (NLT) “It’s OK to not be OK.” I don’t remember specifically who said it, but it came during a dark time in my life. My father had died not too long before and I was really searching for where to go inContinue reading "It’s Going to Be OK"

So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. ~ Hebrews 2:1 (NLT) “What is truth?” These are famous words uttered by Pilate nearly 2,000 years ago. (See John 18:38) Why are they famous? Because he had Jesus Christ standing before him, in Pilate’s ownContinue reading "Is Truth Real?"

But I confess my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done. ~ Psalms 38:18 (NLT) When I was growing up, I remember one of my teachers talking to us about making sure we kept a list of the sins we committed. This “sin tracker” would serve as a reminder of all theContinue reading "Sin Journal"