7 For none of us lives for himself, and no one dies for himself. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:7-8 CSB) Many of us live for the weekend. We may … Read more

26 His voice shook the earth at that time, but now he has promised, Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.[a] 27 This expression, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that what is not shaken might remain. 28 Therefore, since … Read more

1 The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say[a] concerning the Lord, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. (Palms 91:1-2 CSB) People and situations will let us down. They will break our trust and … Read more

5 Do not bow in worship to them, and do not serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the fathers’ iniquity, to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me, 6 but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me … Read more

9 He told Samuel, “Go and lie down. If he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. (1 Samuel 3:9 CSB) God has never spoken to me directly. Yet, he has given me direction through others before. We may receive some form of … Read more