David DefriesNov 4, 20214 minRejecting CounterfeitsIn a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. (Prov. 18:17) Though rulers sit together...
David DefriesOct 28, 20214 minPositive Responsea broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise (Psalm 51:17b) But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and...
David DefriesOct 14, 20214 minIndividualism and CommunityRejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the...
David DefriesOct 6, 20214 minAdversity…we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,...
David DefriesSep 10, 20214 minDreamingSo Jesus again said to them, “…I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:7,10) When the Lord restored the fortunes...
David DefriesAug 11, 20214 minMindsetYour mindset walking into a particular situation is usually what will determine how successful the outcome is. I'm realizing this truth...
David DefriesJul 15, 20214 minMade to Rest Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10) So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered...
David DefriesJul 8, 20214 minComparison - The Joy KillerNot that we dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who are commending themselves. But when they measure themselves by...
David DefriesMay 27, 20213 minTrue LoveBy this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:35) This is my commandment, that you...
David DefriesMay 7, 20214 minThe Silver LiningIf then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your...
David DefriesApr 21, 20214 minDeep ConvictionSo they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is...
David DefriesApr 16, 20214 minConvictionWhat good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is...
David DefriesMar 25, 20214 minPerspectiveSet your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. (Col. 3:2) Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers...
David DefriesMar 11, 20214 minDistractionBe sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (1 Pet 5:8) Whenever...
David DefriesMar 5, 20213 minDrinking the PoisonIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) I once...
David DefriesFeb 26, 20214 minSatisfactionfor God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2 Tim. 1:7) Are you satisfied with your life? Is it...
David DefriesFeb 12, 20214 minCommunityAnd let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but...
David DefriesFeb 5, 20213 minStrivingFor by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no...
David DefriesJan 29, 20213 minHow do we get better?Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves,[a] you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin,...
David DefriesJan 21, 20214 minEmotional CopingTherefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely,...