2 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. (Philippians 2:1-2 CSB) We all have our preferences and … Read more

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.  (Ephesians 4:25-27) Footholds are good if … Read more

20 You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result—the survival of many people. (Genesis 50:20 CSB) God’s plans and our plans can seem to be very separate. Joseph had experienced abuse, abandonment and inprisonment over the course of years. Yet, God was leading up to something great. … Read more

14 Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14 CSB) It would seem that anger is an easy pursuit and peace is far more difficult. People tend to be quick to anger and quick to judge the actions of others. While expecting the best in others and seeking … Read more

31 Let all bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander be removed from you, along with all malice. 32 And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you[a] in Christ. (Ephesians 4:31-32 CSB) How often do we sit and stew in our own bitterness? An perceived slight … Read more