Author Archives: Colton Balske

I wish I could be perfect. I wish 100% of me was pure, that I wouldn’t struggle with doubts in my faith, loneliness in my heart, discontentment with my life or lust in my mind; I am not perfect. I need the Lord’s strength daily and constantly. But even when it comes to connecting withContinue reading “100% Pure”

Numbers 14:1 Then all the congregation raised a loud cry, and the people wept that night. 2 And all the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The whole congregation said to them, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! 3 Why is the Lord bringing us into thisContinue reading “A Broken Heart”

1 Peter 5: 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with the kissContinue reading “Greetings From Afar”

1 Peter 4: 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed,Continue reading “You Are Blessed”

Daniel 3:18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is one of the most famous in the Old Testament. Their mighty defiance of King Nebucannezar and their willingness toContinue reading “Standing Firm in the Fire”

Daniel 1: 8 But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. 9 And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs, I don’t knowContinue reading “Not to Defile”

The powerful truth of the New Testament gives me awe. The Creator of the universe humbled Himself in the form human being one born into poverty. Jesus had a mission on Earth that He was only able to fill and now he sits at the right hand of the Father. His mission on earth wasContinue reading “The Humble Creator”

When following the chronicles of the ancient kings of the Jews, you may notice that an entire life time is summed up in one chapter of writing. Some are good and some, well not so good… There were kings that lived for their own comforts, ambitions and greed while others lived for the will ofContinue reading “Effect of Kings”

It is difficult not to judge others. The other day I heard a story from a couple of friends who had gotten an expensive appliance from the hardware store for free due to a malfunction in their payment. The clerk asked them to return to receive a receipt if the payment rebounded, but they optedContinue reading “Judge Not”

This morning I pray for endurance of spirit and heart as we all face the trials of the day. I pray we hold on to hope and know that despite the hardships that seem to have no end, there is always room for a miracle. I pray we surround our hearts with those who careContinue reading “Prayer of Endurance”