7 Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him;do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,by the person who carries out evil plans. (Psalm 37:8 CSB) Many translations of this verse tell us to “wait patiently” but I like the CSB translation that tells us to “wait expectantly.” Maybe this is because I … Read more

38 Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38 CSB) We have been going through a period where it feels like we need to be holding on to … Read more

28 But as for me, God’s presence is my good.I have made the Lord God my refuge,so I can tell about all you do. (Psalm 73:28 CSB) I often find interesting wording or turns of a phrase in the scripture that make me think, today’s is no different. I really like a slight modification that jumped to … Read more

24 The God who made the world and everything in it—he is Lord of heaven and earth—does not live in shrines made by hands.25 Neither is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives everyone life and breath and all things. (Acts 17:24-25 CSB) Man has tried to confine God in churches, … Read more

13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,and perverse speech. (Proverbs 8:13 CSB) Let’s consider for a moment the amount of pride and arrogance that exist in the world today. Oh, you may say that I am being overly critical and making a blanket statement about pride and arrogance. But am … Read more