“Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful things, not acting deceitfully or distorting the word of God, but commending ourselves before God to everyone’s conscience by an open display of the truth.” 2 Corinthians 4:2, CSB Listening to this … [Continue reading]
No fear in love . . .
In my previous post, I commented on internal fears that can influence how we approach life. I am becoming increasingly aware of the influence of fear in my own life. As I contemplated this issue, I was reminded of these verses: “There is no fear … [Continue reading]
Sincere and pure
There are many things to fear in a fallen, broken, and messed-up world. Nearly all of them are things that are beyond our control. These external forces can make us uncomfortable; if we are not careful, they can consume our emotional resources and … [Continue reading]
A proverb for all of us
Here is a proverb that should greatly influence our speech and social interaction. “Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.” Proverbs 11:12 (ESV) By way of application, can we all commit to taking … [Continue reading]
