“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 Every step is the way. Every action is formation. Lonnie was among the best supervisors I’ve ever had. It was a summer job at a warehouse, and I had all kinds of tasks that kept me busy. I inspected products and sorted pallets. I checked rodent traps; repainted safety …
“When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose, for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.” Acts 11:23-24 Pressure. It is all around you—pressing in on …
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 Friendship is essential to this life. I wouldn’t have survived middles school without my friends. I barely survived college because of my friends. They have seen me through the toughest of times. Family is a gift from the Lord. This is true. It is the …
“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” Ephesians 4:15-16 You …
“You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness…” 2 Timothy 3:10 “I pedaled as fast as my elementary aged legs could go. I was setting land speed records with each trip around the block. Except for the span of about three houses. For this stretch I went as …
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 Life is a crucible sometime, isn’t it? Have you been through hard times. Pressed on every side. Pressure building. Frustration and resistance …
