Justin Linscheid

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” —Philippians 4:5 This is such a simple verse. It is so short that it’s easy to gloss over without… Continue Reading Obvious Gentleness

2 Corinthians 2:14 (NLT): “But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the… Continue Reading The Fragrance of Christ

God longs for His people to live in joy. When He gave Israel the commands in Deuteronomy, He made it clear they were for their well-being: “Keep his statutes and… Continue Reading God wants Joy for You

“Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” —Philippians 4:9… Continue Reading Living Examples

Second Samuel, Chapter 11, is the story of Israel’s great King, David, committing adultery with the wife of one of his generals, Uriah.  It is a long sad story of… Continue Reading Be Where You Belong

Sometimes we find it hard to receive appreciation, gratitude, or love from others because of a thought that lingers in the back of our minds: “If you really knew me, you… Continue Reading Fully Known and Truly Loved

Have you ever wondered if the Christian life is supposed to feel like rest or like work? The Bible seems to say both. Scripture tells us to rest in Christ,… Continue Reading Peaceful Pursuit

Paul writes in Philippians 2:14, “Do everything without grumbling or arguing,” and then in Philippians 4:4 he says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” I… Continue Reading The Freedom of Trust

You may have noticed that our culture subtly trains us to think of ourselves as the main character. Movies center on a protagonist who overcomes impossible odds. Superheroes save the… Continue Reading Not the Hero of the Story

When I was a hippie,I would sometimes pick up a Bible and look for the “good parts.”Leviticus chapter 3 would have been so defined,simply because of its first verse. “If… Continue Reading Galatians 2:20 Part 3

“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in… Continue Reading Galatians 2:20 Part 2

“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in… Continue Reading Galatians 2:20 Part 1