15 He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15 CSB) For most of us, if we never made another material purchase (I am talking want not need) we would have more than enough stuff to hold us … Read more

18 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;he rebels against all sound wisdom. (Proverbs 18:1 CSB) I tend to be a fairly solitary person and I am apt toward isolation. I can relate very well with today’s scripture. Isolation makes us selfish. Because we are the only one around we can focus fully upon ourselves … Read more

15 For I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not practice what I want to do, but I do what I hate. (Romans 7:15 CSB) “The devil made me do it.” Yea, maybe, but probably not. While the enemy definitely creates opportunity and does wish to lead us astray, we are … Read more

4 Even when I go through the darkest valley,I fear no danger,for you are with me;your rod and your staff—they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4 CSB) You may be in a valley at the moment. I am in a valley of my own. But what is the key feature of a valley? It is created by … Read more

18 I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 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 … Read more