An important rule when seeking to understanding the Bible

Do not interpret the Scriptures in one passage in such a manner that your understanding contradicts the Scriptures in another passage. Truth is consistently true.

“The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.” Ps.119.60 Conversations Within” ts Jul 31, 2026

 If any request is worth asking from God, it is worth asking boldly. 

The centurion who came to Jesus on behalf of a sick servant was humble, as all faith should be, but his faith was also bold. All faith should be bold. After all, our confidence is not in our faith, but in the generosity and wisdom of the person we put our faith in. Away with mealy mouthed prayers. 

“But the centurion replied, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.” Mt.8 Conversations Within” ts Jul 30, 2026

“You give out hope like it's candy in your pocket.” The Postman

I pray for a contagious faith as I hope for what is promised. I hope for so many things, not in the sense of wishing they would happen, but in the sense of expecting something that I know is coming. The Heaven I hope for is solid as the promises that Jesus makes to all who trust Him.

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." 1Pt.3 Conversations Within” ts Jul 30, 2026

”I was in Your mind before the worlds were made.” Ted VanderEnde

Lord help me never discount Your part in everything that concerns my life. I love You because you first loved me. I will hold to You till the end, because You will never relax Your hold on me. Perfect what You initiated in grace, and in the covenant You made with Your son Jesus before the world was made. 

“The LORD will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” Ps.138 Conversations Within” ts Jul 29, 2026

More often than not, I have a choice to make.

Thank God for this precious privilege. I may not have a choice about the hardships that come my way, but I can choose my response to them. I can choose joy, joy in knowing that God uses such to make me a better person, to deepen the presence of Jesus in me. 

“Consider it pure joy… whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. “ James 1 Conversations Within” ts Jul 27, 2026