41 The Lord[a] answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary.[b] Mary has made the right choice,[c] and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42 CSB) Our lives are made up of many day to day task. Many things that keep us distracted from the right thing. We, as … Read more

20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. (Genesis 50:20) We see life from only two vantage points which are both limited; the present and the past. We do not have all of the puzzle pieces … Read more

6 When I was secure, I said,“I will never be shaken.”7 Lord, when you showed your favor,you made me stand like a strong mountain;when you hid your face, I was terrified. (Psalm 30:6-7 CSB) The Psalms provide us an incredible insight into the fact that many of the highs and lows we deal with were not … Read more

15 To the pure, everything is pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; in fact, both their mind and conscience are defiled. 16 They claim to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work. (Titus 1:15-16 CSB) Conscience is a funny thing. It can be … Read more

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us,[a]5 made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace! 6 He also raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, (Ephesians 2:4-6 CSB) Because we have so much difficulty … Read more