Better than new ∙

Better than new ∙ Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Luke 5:36-39  36 Then Jesus gave them this illustration: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and uses it to patch an oldContinue reading “Better than new ∙”

Thrive together

Thrive together You are always the same; you will live forever. The children of your people will live in security. Their children’s children will thrive in your presence. – Psalms 102:27-28 Isaiah 44:1-8  2 The LORD who made you and helps you says: Do not be afraid, O Jacob, my servant, O dear Israel, myContinue reading “Thrive together”

Always holding someone up

Always holding someone up You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. – John 15:16 John 5:24 I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God whoContinue reading “Always holding someone up”

Eighteen inches from heaven

Eighteen inches from heaven You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. – James 2:19 Matthew 7:21-23  21 Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actuallyContinue reading “Eighteen inches from heaven”