8 Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name;proclaim his deeds among the peoples. (1 Chronicles 16:8 CSB) Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we should be taking time to think about and give thanks for all we have. But there are two other things we need to also focus upon during this season as … Read more

19 Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, (Romans 12:19a CSB) Have you ever been consumed with anger or frustration toward another? Just so completely wrapped up in your need for retribution that there seems room for nothing more than this overpowering need for what you regard is justice? We have probably … Read more

25 A generous person will be enriched,and the one who gives a drink of waterwill receive water. (Proverbs 11:25 CSB) I grew up learning to be generous. My father was ever a man to help people and I remember many times when we would gather up things to take to families in need. We lived in … Read more

13 each one’s work will become obvious. For the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work. (1 Corinthians 3:13 CSB) Consider every work of your hands, mind and talents. Now consider that the quality of every one of them will be tested by … Read more

18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18 CSB) “As far as it depends on you.” While God controls the outcomes of things, we too have a part to play. We can decide to work with Him or against him. So too, within the world we have … Read more