Finish Well

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (NIV) As much as I like the beginning of a new season whether that is the season on the calendar, school, Bible Study, MOPS, or even the elections,...

Speak Up

Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT) Go with the flow, don’t make waves, just let it go, no big deal – sound familiar? Maybe you have even said or thought it yourself occasionally. It is easier to follow the...

Shiny Clay Pot

Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware     are fervent lips with an evil heart. Proverbs 26:23 (NIV) I stopped and paused while reading Proverbs the other day. I know what silver is and I like silver (other than I hate to polish it), but what is silver dross?...

Practice x3

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.  And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we...