“Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance.   Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’re serving is Christ.   The sullen servant who does shoddy work will be held responsible.    Being a follower of Jesus doesn’t […]

“Just think—you don’t need a thing, you’ve got it all! All God’s gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale.       And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on-track until things […]

“Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: ‘God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have […]

“Earlier there were a lot of priests, for they died and had to be replaced.   But Jesus’ priesthood is permanent. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them.”Hebrews 7:23-25 MSG An advocate is someone who is on your side. […]

“At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of him, giving him trouble every chance you got.   But now, by giving himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God’s side and put your lives together, whole and holy in his presence.    You […]

“At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of Him, giving Him trouble every chance you got.    But now, by giving Himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God’s side and put your lives together, whole and holy in His presence.    You […]

“Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons, loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life. James 1:12 MSGIsn’t it so rewarding when you finish a project, or have hit a goal you’ve been working towards?    I’m not an “absolute live-by-a-list” person, […]

What a relationship! A deep, abiding relationship! Every time this person crossed the Apostle Paul’s mind,  he couldn’t help but thank God for him. Was it this person’s friendship, kindness, and generosity that were on-display? Those would be great attributes of a co-worker to appreciate. But Paul went deeper. He went to the Source of […]

“I’m asking GOD for one thing, only one thing: To live with him in his house my whole life long.     I’ll contemplate his beauty; I’ll study at his feet. That’s the only quiet, secure place in a noisy world, The perfect getaway, far from the buzz of traffic” Psalm‬ ‭27‬:‭4-5‬ MSG Where do […]

Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have […]