It’s Not Natural

“Until Christ’s nature is formed in you.” Galatians 4:19 Today’s English Version “You can be less like you and more like Jesus. That’s not natural; it’s supernatural.” My thoughts today are that “it’s not natural.” You can go through life feeling pretty good about doing what comes naturally, but I […]

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Living with Clarity

“Daniel purposed in his heart.” Daniel 1:8 NKJV “There is a distinct connection between knowing who you are and knowing what you are about.” My thoughts today are about “living with clarity.” I think there is a distinct connection between knowing who you are and knowing what you are about. […]

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Motives and Methods

“Let nothing be done through strife.” Philippians 2:3 KJV “Learn to live with others with neither aggressiveness nor defensiveness.” My thoughts today are about “motives and methods.” A lot of things are done instinctively, without thought to their source. You may simply do what seems natural to you. Or you […]

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Proportional Expectations

“Much is required from those to whom much is given.” Luke 12:48 NLT “There is a proportion to daily life that should not be avoided.” My thoughts today are about “proportional expectations.” I don’t really like that word, “required.” I would much prefer God used the word, “optional.” But He […]

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The Truth As I See It

“Know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 NIV “The truth as I see it, is the truth as God said it!” My thoughts today are about, “the truth as I see it.” You will meet a lot of people who are not free, and that […]

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