In all things we are more than conquerors through [Christ] who loved us. – Romans 8:37 “More than conquerors!” Let that thought soak in. When I think of the word “conqueror”, I think of the ultimate destroyer. The mighty leader that overtakes all of their enemies without compare. The one…
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Don’t wander off
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is…
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Righteousness – Through Christ Alone
Many times in the Bible God makes wonderful promises for those who are “righteous”. Here are a few of my favorites. The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. – Proverbs 15:29 NIV Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the…
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Believer – in what?
Followers of Christ are often referred to as “believers”. But what exactly are we believers in? That Jesus was a real person? Sure. That he was good? Yes, of course. That he walked the earth teaching wonderful truths? That, too. But a lot of people believe those things. This is…
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Journey to the Promised Land
I love reading the Old Testament. Reading about the Israelites and their not so easy journey to the Promised Land gives me hope as I look forward to my Promised Land, heaven. Much like their journey through the wilderness was part of God’s plan – so is our journey through…