2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving[a] in the household of his Egyptian master. It is very easy to lament our position or situation. In fact we tend to even do so when things are perfectly fine. Joseph went through a lot early in his life but he always grew no matter where he … Read more

9 Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. (Galatians 6:9 CSB) I am not going to lie. I have wanted to give up many times. I have lived through great success and many failures. I have been bone weary at times. I have often … Read more

12 But beyond these, my son, be warned: there is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all[a]humanity. (Ecclesiastes 12:12-13 CSB) I find myself getting weary from reading too much, … Read more

22 But now, since you have been set free from sin and have become enslaved to God, you have your fruit, which results in sanctification—and the outcome is eternal life! 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:22-23 CSB) We have been given a … Read more

1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, (Hebrews 12:1) Why do we often embrace our encumbrances? Really think about that. How often … Read more