5 Keep your life free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for he himself has said, I will never leave you or abandon you.[a] 6 Therefore, we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper;I will not be afraid.What can man do to me? It is good to read these scriptures in difficult times. … Read more

25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer who works—this person will be blessed in what he does. (James 1:25 CSB) …and out the other. Too often we blow through scripture, seemingly to meet some daily quota and … Read more

10 For am I now trying to persuade people, or God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. I am, somewhat, of a people pleaser. I will work adamantly to make sure that I do not let others down. As such, I … Read more

15 They came to Jerusalem, and he went into the temple and began to throw out those buying and selling. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves (Mark 11:15 CSB) We have gone through a period where everyone has been speaking out about various topics they feel passionately about. While there … Read more

5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time. (1 Timothy 2:5-6 CSB) When I write these daily devotionals I am focused on how we might improve ourselves and our faith life. But some may be still struggling with … Read more