April 18, 2026

Reasoning in Faith

“Come now, let us settle the matter, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.“ Isaiah 1:18

Forgiveness for sins is not a cheap exchange but a reasoning between our heart and head with faith in God’s Word. Forgiveness is an exchange of conversation, toil, and yielding of guilt through the prayer of faith. Biblical Christianity is not mindless. The Son of God gave up the glory of Heaven for the cruel cross of Calvary in exchange for our forgiven life.

Our sins may be the darkest of humanity, the deepest in depravity, or the most shameful of haunting guilt, but God’s promise is that if we go and settle it with Him in faith those stains will be washed away. By this, and in the Lord’s eyes, we’ll stand in robes of cleanliness.

Let’s pray today that we may turn our heart and mind toward the Lord trusting in His promise through faith.

Extraordinary Moments

You don’t need an extraordinary event to experience a wonderful moment. Just be intentional at seeing and recognizing something positive or something worthy of being grateful for. When you see it, share it. The wonder of that moment may just be the boost you need for a rewarding day.

 

Working for Others

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” — Proverbs 11:25

After 12 years as the top law enforcement officer in a Georgia county, the Sheriff decided to find work that was less stressful. He started a tire store that brought him good working hours and great financial rewards. However, he felt miserable and purposeless until he got out of the tire business and back into law enforcement as a detective. He would later say that law enforcement was in his blood and if he couldn’t be working for others through resolution of crimes, he didn’t feel alive.

There can be a number of reasons why you may be in your chosen profession, but when your profession gets in you — when you feel like it’s in your blood — you will find that by working for others you are actually working for yourself. A job is no longer drudgery when it brings meaning to your life and gives you a sense of purpose. In this way, your work to refresh others will ultimately refresh you.

Testing Format

This email is merely a test. I am checking the new format before I begin regular emails on the topic of Spiritual Support. 

These emails will offer devotional thoughts on selected Scripture verses with practical application, pastoral insights, and encouragement for those seeking to grow their biblical faith.

 

Facing New Year Unafraid

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1

Begin this year with the God who brought life from the void of the earth and he will bring life from the blank calendar in your days ahead. The new year may cause you to be apprehensive, but whatever may befall, know that you will not be alone. The Creator of time, days, and lives will not leave you. The same Lord who walked with Adam through the unexplored land of Eden will walk with you through the uncharted year ahead.

None of us know what each day ahead will bring, whether joy or sorrow, but we don't need to looking forward afraid. We would likely be more fearful of the year if we could see its unexpected events and dates of tragedies.

As you step into this new year, do not fear for what's ahead. Instead, gratefully travel through these unknown days of the year with the God who knows what’s ahead.

Email Newsletter

This is a test on the new email format and look. It will simply be called the Newsletter. How does it look?

December 31, 2025

Saving Grace

“The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.” Revelation 22:21

How fitting that the Bible ends on a note of encouragement that points us to live by the grace of Jesus Christ. Even the message of Revelation is Christ’s saving grace from wrath, not dependence on our works. No matter how good you are, how smart you become, or how pure your family heritage is, you are a sinner who can only be saved by grace through faith.

God’s people are not marked among the world by their perfect behavior but by their perfect Savior because they intentionally go to Him for forgiveness of sin, claiming of His righteousness, and continually growing in His grace.

Let’s pray today that we would live by the grace of Calvary and stop looking to ourselves for perfection.