5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,    and do not lean on your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge him,    and he will make straight your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV) Today’s scripture is a well worn passage that we do not always adhere to or even fully understand. In fact it is our incessant need to understand that trips us … Read more

19 I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification. (Romans 6:19 ESV) What holds you back in your relationship with God? Or maybe the … Read more

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV) While difficulties cause many people anxiety, God’s peace is available to us. This serenity does not depend on whether circumstances improve. Rather, it’s a result of our relationship with Him. Our … Read more

23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, (Matthew 14:23 ESV) We are often afraid of the idea of being alone. Granted, God made us to be creatures of community. However, He too knew that if we were to hear Him … Read more

4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? (Romans 2:4 ESV) We should all be so grateful for God’s kindness, forbearance and patience. He does not tolerate our sin, but He desires that we move toward repentance and as such He … Read more