Be keenly watchful To be vigilant is to be watchful or alert for danger or some other kind of trouble. You might even say it is “being keenly watchful to detect danger”. Peter is warning the church about the enemy of enemies to every believer. To deny this is very naïve and dangerous. He goes […]
Established roots remain The aftermath from this unparalleled frigid weather across Texas and elsewhere to plants, vegetation and trees has been pretty revealing as to just how bad it was. Time to own a landscaping company in Dallas for sure. I have never experienced anything like it. It has been interesting to see the impact […]
2 Questions I want to challenge you with two very simple questions. It won’t take long, and I am sure you will pass the test with flying colors. Most tests are given for the purpose of revealing one’s knowledge, maybe allowing them to get a job, advance to the next level or receive a reward […]
Idols Who or what is the source of your strength in life? It is so easy to try to control our lives through our own power—financially, emotionally, relationally, even spiritually. Idols are everywhere tempting you to trust in them. It may not be a graven image, but they are real and powerful. Name yours! Many […]
Encouragement Want some really good news? During this pandemic season, we are all needing some encouragement. Well, I’m not sure I can top these fourteen verses. Ephesians 1.1-14 So, we’ll look at them together and I’ll highlight what we have received in Christ. Click here to read Ephesians 1.1-14 Blessed vs. 3 Chosen vs. 4 […]
Victory Want to be able to live victoriously one day at a time? You just read it. God wants and must be first in your life, in everything. The very next verse says you are not to worry about tomorrow, it still belongs to God, not you. And the preceding verses address your basic human […]
One nation under God What does the American flag and God have in common? It’s a stretch but these are my thoughts. As a kid in school, we always stood at attention in our classroom as the Principal led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to our nation’s flag. At an early age I sensed […]