7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:7 CSB) Some circumstances in our lives are there to help refine us, some by simple discomfort but some are trials by … Read more

9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your[a] word. 10 I have sought you with all my heart; don’t let me wander from your commands. (Psalm 119:9-10 CSB) Yesterday we talked about the company we keep and their potential impact on our lives. But how can we keep ourselves from…ourselves? … Read more

1 How blessed is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! (Psalm 1:1 CSB) We can be judged by the company we keep. Those with who we spend a lot of time with can have an … Read more

13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. … Read more

6 He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land with a curse.” (Malachi 4:6) Some of us are blessed to have a great relationship with our fathers and some, unfortunately, have not. We … Read more