“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.    God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an […]

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.     Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”Psalm 143:8,10  Do […]

“Don’t lie to one another. You’re done with that old life. It’s like a filthy set of ill-fitting clothes you’ve stripped off and put in the fire.    Now you’re dressed in a new wardrobe. Every item of your new way of life is custom-made by the Creator, with His label on it…   So, chosen by […]

“Go easy on those who hesitate in the faith. Go after those who take the wrong way.    Be tender with sinners, but not soft on sin. The sin itself stinks to high heaven.”Jude 1:22, 23 MSG Notice how we are exhorted to:“Go easy”“Go after”“Be tender”…with people.  Those who are reluctant or having doubts in their […]

“But now, God ’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, the One who got you started: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine.     When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When […]