Scripture - For it is from God alone that you have your life through Christ Jesus. He showed us God’s plan of salvation; he was the one who made us acceptable to God; he made us pure and holy and gave himself to purchase our salvation. 1 Corinthians 1:30 Thoughts about what the scripture means -... Continue Reading →

Scripture - And since we are his children, we will share his treasures—for all God gives to his Son Jesus is now ours too. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. Romans 8:17 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I am a joint heir with Christ, sharing in... Continue Reading →

Scripture - For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. And so we should not be like cringing, fearful slaves, but we should behave like God’s very own children, adopted into the bosom of his family, and calling to him, “Father, Father. Romans 8:14-15 Thoughts about what Scripture means... Continue Reading →

Scripture - And now you are free from your old master, sin; and you have become slaves to your new master, righteousness. Romans 6:18 Thoughts about what the Scripture means - I am a slave of righteousness. Application to my life - Righteousness is my new master. The quality of being morally right or justified.... Continue Reading →

Scripture - Your old sin-loving nature was buried with him by baptism when he died; and when God the Father, with glorious power, brought him back to life again, you were given his wonderful new life to enjoy. For you have become a part of him, and so you died with him, so to speak,... Continue Reading →

Scripture - My sheep recognize my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God knows me and I know Him. Application to my life - One lie I am often faced with is that no one knows me. Part of this is my fault.... Continue Reading →

Scripture - Therefore go and make disciples in all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and then teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you; and be sure of this—that I am with you always, even to the end... Continue Reading →

Scripture - You are the world’s light—a city on a hill, glowing in the night for all to see. Matthew 5:14 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - I am a light of the world. Application to my life - The skyline is much different in the city than it is in the rural areas.... Continue Reading →

Scripture - “You are the world’s seasoning, to make it tolerable. If you lose your flavor, what will happen to the world? And you yourselves will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. Matthew 5:13 Thought about what this Scripture means - I am the salt of the earth. Application to my life -... Continue Reading →