That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. — Philippians 2:15

Not long ago, I found myself reflecting on my years as a paramedic.

One night in particular came to mind. A dark country road. A vehicle accident. As we arrived on the scene, ...

Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day. — Deuteronomy 8:11

There are many moments in my life that have left a lasting impression. For example, the day that I gave my life to Christ forever changed me. The day that I married my wife changed the course of my ...

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. — 1 Peter 5:7

Our human nature is to hold on to things that engage our emotions. Let someone upset us, and we don’t forget it. Let someone mistreat you, chances are you won’t forget it. It can even be anxiety, worry, or burdens in life that we just simply want to hold on to. We struggle to let go.

And...

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? — Luke 6:46

Some things just come naturally. After many years of driving a car, we get comfortable and seemingly go on autopilot. Many daily tasks become routine after completing them day after day. These types of tasks require very little thought or attention.

What once required focus be...

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. — Matthew 5:13

I remember watching the retirement of an athlete many years ago. As they spoke, they reflected on their career and how much they had loved the game. But one s...