13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide a way out so that you may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13 CSB) Temptaion … Read more

1 Do not be agitated by evildoers; do not envy those who do wrong. 2 For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender green plants. 3 Trust in the Lord and do what is good; dwell in the land and live securely. (Psalm 37:1-3 CSB) In our world that rewards bad behavior it … Read more

41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, (Luke 10:41 NIV) How often do you go about your day worried and upset. This may not be that you fear anything but that you simply are super busy. There is urgency around all you feel you need to get done. … Read more

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making. (Proverbs 16:11 NIV) At first glance this bit of scripture may simply look to be about honesty. However, there is a lot to gain from this scripture. Honesty – yes, at its base this scripture teaches … Read more

9 Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” (Mark 4:9 NIV) The old saying goes, “We have two ears and one mouth. Thus, we should listen twice as much as we speak.” But not just listen, truly hear. There has been volumes written about active listening. But more simply than this, … Read more