3 So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing important work and cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?” (Nehemiah 6:3 CSB) We are all working in a new norm. For the self-motivated this may not have been all that difficult. But for … Read more

4 Therefore, since Christ suffered[a] in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same understanding[b]—because the one who suffers in the flesh is finished with sin[c]— 2 in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for God’s will. (1 Peter 4:1-2 CSB) The spirit is willing but … Read more

17 The horse is a false hope for safety; it provides no escape by its great power. (Psalm 33:17 CSB) I don’t understand runners. In fact if you see me running you should run too, because something really bad is happening where I came from! But to each their own. I excercise differently from others … Read more

5 You have encircled me; you have placed your hand on me. 6 This wondrous knowledge is beyond me. It is lofty; I am unable to reach it. (Psalm 139:5-6 CSB) Fear is an interesting thing. It feeds upon itself and can made even the most mundane situation seem far worse than it truly is. … Read more

4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was drained[a] as in the summer’s heat.Selah 5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Psalm 32:4-5 CSB) … Read more