7 A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good: (1 Corinthians 4:7 CSB) If you have been involved in a church for any length of time you probably heard about or took some type of Spiritual Gifts program. They have been very popular over the years and people do need … Read more

11 We have a great deal to say about this, and it is difficult to explain, since you have become too lazy to understand. 12 Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the basic principles of God’s revelation again. You need milk, not solid food. (Hebrews 5:11-12 CSB) Have you … Read more

15 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— 16 making the most of the time,[a] because the days are evil. 17 So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17 CSB) I am going to go a bit old school today and give you three points to ponder for your day. Your … Read more

7 The one who corrects a mockerwill bring abuse on himself;the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.[a]8 Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;rebuke the wise, and he will love you.9 Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still;teach the righteous, and he will learn more. (Proverbs 9:7-9 CSB) Over the years … Read more

19 Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’ 20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’ (Luke 12:19-20 CSB) It is good for us to make … Read more