1 I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2 CSB) Where do you look for help? Do you look to yourself, to a spouse, mother, father, family, friends? All of those are good sources for … Read more

3 Therefore do whatever they tell you, and observe it. But don’t do what they do, because they don’t practice what they teach. 4 They tie up heavy loads that are hard to carry[a] and put them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves aren’t willing to lift a finger to move them. Matthew 23:3-4 Christian Standard Bible … Read more

5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished. (Proverbs 16:5 CSB) Pride is one of those things that can be helpful or harmful. It is helpful when we are proud of our kids, or proud of things that those we love accomplish. It can be … Read more

2 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. (1 Peter 2:1-3 NIV) When we come to … Read more

1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. (Psalm 32:1-2 NIV) When we realize we are fully forgiven by our belief and acceptance of Christ we become new. This … Read more