And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.” Acts 26:29 Paul’s words are so powerful here. Standing in front of rulers, soldiers, and onlookers, he didn’t shrink back or soften his message. […]

And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches.2 Corinthians 11:28 As the apostle to the Gentiles, Paul planted and established many churches. He helped to set the churches up, worked with the pastors on how to screen potential candidates for deacons and elders, and […]

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.Psalm 51:10 King David wrote Psalm 51 after he was confronted by the prophet Nathan about his sin with Bathsheba. In verse 10, the king pleads for God to create in him a clean heart and to renew a right spirit […]