Refuge

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1-3) Refuge is not abstract, but deeply personal. God is my refuge and strength. I know this… Read More

I Can’t Do It Myself

“Just say NO.” It’s that easy. You are human. You have the power within yourself to choose either “yes” or “no.” That ability gives you access to freedom. Is that really true? Here’s what the Bible says. “I know that all God’s commands are spiritual, but I’m not. Isn’t this also your experience?” Yes. I’m full of myself—after all, I’ve spent a… Read More

Reflecting God: Colossians 3:1-3

Do you know what your purpose is in life? What is your life’s focus? Are you serious about the way you live? If we are believers, if we believe that Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, Colossians 3 makes it pretty clear: Put on your new nature and be renewed in your relationship with… Read More