“Even though good [righteous] people may be bothered by trouble [fall] seven times, they are never defeated [get back up]…” (Proverbs 24:16 EXB) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Ups and downs are clearly part of the sanctification and transformation process. Sometimes it feels fabulous and other times the fiery tests and trials feel unbearable. And then… Continue reading Falling & Rising

“This [is what] I command you: that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another.” (John 15:17 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  There are times when my heart is full of compassion towards others and, in this state, loving and unselfishly seeking the best for others flows fairly freely. Then there are times when I… Continue reading Unselfish Love

“I have loved you just as the Father has loved Me; remain in My love [and do not doubt My love for you].” (John 15:9 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Have you ever been wounded by someone? Unless you live on a remote island by yourself, I’m sure you have been wounded in some way.… Continue reading Perfect Love

“Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without… Continue reading The Throne of Grace

“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who is in heaven,Hallowed be Your name.‘Your kingdom come,Your will be doneOn earth as it is in heaven.‘Give us this day our daily bread.‘And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors [letting go of both the wrong and the resentment].‘And do not lead us into… Continue reading Your Will Be Done

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  One of my students recently won first place at an annual speech festival and I was so surprised because the day… Continue reading The Courage to Go

“Therefore let the one who thinks he stands firm [immune to temptation, being overconfident and self-righteous], take care that he does not fall [into sin and condemnation].” (1 Corinthians 10:12 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  This morning I felt ready to teach children the way they should go. And then as the day unfolded, flush… Continue reading Take Care

“Come now [and pay attention to this], you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and carry on our business and make a profit.” Yet you do not know [the least thing] about what may happen in your life tomorrow. [What is secure… Continue reading What is secure in your life?

The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom; A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord; His praise endures forever. (Psalm 111:10 AMP) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Our perfect Creator — the Maker of Heaven and Earth… Continue reading The Way of Wisdom

“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” (Proverbs 13:20 ESV) Read full chapter REFLECTION  In my life to date, I have walked with fools and I’ve walked with the wise…and I can testify that the former caused harm and doing the latter made me wiser. So, having… Continue reading Walk With The Wise