“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 (ESV) Over and over again in the New Testament, we are told to love. We are to love our families. We are to love […]

“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” Jude 24-25 (ESV) Why do […]

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 Another very familiar verse, well quoted, easily said, but rarely lived out. “Trust in the Lord” is the phrase that tumbles off our lips to console those who are hurting, and a fleeting thought to subdue our own […]