19 Do not quench the Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:19) When we turn aside from a feeling that is leading us to pray for another, or reach out in some way we are quenching the Spirit. The Holy Spirit was given to us as a helper and guide. The Spirit provides insight into the world around … Read more

11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God. (3 John 1:11 CSB) One would not think we would need this scripture. I mean all scripture is worthy, but why would we need to … Read more

25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served what has been created instead of the Creator, who is praised forever. Amen. (Romans 1:25 CSB) Evil no longer feels the need to hide. In our society we have watched while people exchange truth for lies. They say right is wrong … Read more

18 We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at[a] the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18 CSB) Transformation is something that we all strive for on various levels. We … Read more

5 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace[a] with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1 CSB) When we speak of peace, there are two facets that we must understand. Peace for our self which comes through faith in which we are justified with God by the acceptance of Christ. … Read more