"I have observed something else under the sun. The fastest runner doesn't always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn't always win the battle." --Ecclesiastes 9:11 (NLT) It was the day of the big race, and first place appeared to be a shoe-in for the previous champion. Being a smug and very proud man, [...]
"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." --1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) When we ask God what His will might be for our lives, I believe we often don't get answers because we view Him in the wrong light. To see what I mean, take a [...]
"Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross." --Philippians 2:7-8 (NLT) Picture yourself surfing the Internet, and looking at all [...]
"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor." --James 4:10 (NLT) Have you ever thought how dependant we've become on passwords? I have, and it's not a new revelation that there are passwords for everything. But have you ever thought about God having passwords? He does, and I would like [...]
"Then he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven." --Matthew 18:3 (NLT) Have you ever thought of Jesus as a retreat leader? Well, if you haven't, you might want to think about what that means in [...]
"I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." --Luke 18:14 (NLT) The Bible provides us with a view of the publican, or tax collector. We all need to consider this parable because if we're [...]