On Sin

I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, and you alone, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight. Psalm 51:4 Adapted But God: The way to cover our sin is to uncover it by confession. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just...

Mercy

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! For by His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 NRSV There is not a single one of us who has not sinned and fallen short...

Sufficiency

The LORD will always lead you, satisfy you in a parched land, and strengthen your bones. You will be like a watered garden and like a spring whose waters never run dry. Isaiah 58:11 HCSB It’s a promise for us all. Whether young or old, we face pain, problems, and...

On Obedience

We are called not to comfort or success, but to obedience. Adapted, Karen Watson, missionary (1966 – 2004)

Obedience

The fruit of the Spirit grows only in the garden of obedience. J. C. Ryle (1816 – 1900)