Don’t Give Up

9 Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith. (Galatians 6:9-10 CSB) Sometimes we just feel like giving … Read more

Confidence

14 I possess good advice and sound wisdom;[a] I have understanding and strength. (Proverbs 8:14 CSB) Confidence is something that people think they either have or don’t. Confidence is something we gain. Not something that we are inherently born with. Yes, type A people may seem to be possessed with it, but I have found … Read more

Still Today

13 But encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception. (Hebrews 3:13 CSB) While it is still called today. This seems an odd notation in this sentence until you really think about it. How often we put off what we should do today … Read more

Authority

2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. (1 Timothy 2:1-2 CSB) I work very hard at not being political. I … Read more

Arrogance vs. Humility

2 When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2 CSB) Four words to remember and tie together; Arrogance begets Disgrace; Humility begets Wisdom. The first gives birth to the second in almost every case. It may not be immediate but with time each has an outcome. So why then does the … Read more