20 You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result—the survival of many people. 21 Therefore don’t be afraid. I will take care of you and your children.” And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.[a] (Genesis 50:20-21 CSB) It is not always easy to forgive. Many … Read more

26 So I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air. 27 Instead, I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified. (1 Corinthians 9:26-27 CSB) If you have ever trained for an event, or … Read more

7 Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap, (Galatians 6:7 CSB) It is easy, when a desire comes over us to give in. In fact, it is the easiest thing in the world just to indulge ourselves. Yea, we may have pang of regret after, or … Read more

15 But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head—Christ. 16 From him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part. (Ephesians 4:15-16 … Read more

16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride in one’s possessions—is not from the Father, but is from the world. (1 John2:16 CSB) Want and pride, two of the key drivers in just about everything we do in this life. We work because we want … Read more