Take my yoke

Take my yoke

Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me.” Jesus is teaching us how to handle the burdens of life. In the letter to the Galatians in Chapter 6, Paul the apostle teaches us that...
Are you trusting in yourself?

Are you trusting in yourself?

In the Garden of Eden the temptation was not a shiny red apple to eat but a pathway offered to be “your own gods!” The life of a Christian is a struggle between dependence and independence. In Deuteronomy 11:10 the Lord says that the land that he is giving to Israel...
Digging for Wisdom

Digging for Wisdom

Proverbs 4:7 NET “Wisdom is supreme–so acquire wisdom, and whatever you aquire, aquire understanding”. In the New Testament, the Greek word for Wisdom is Sophia. It can be defined as “the right use of the mind in any given situation.” Wisdom is...
Courage that is Commanded

Courage that is Commanded

Courage that is Commanded Joshua 1:9 NIV “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Courage is an interesting characteristic. Like falling in love, you will...