10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10 CSB) The world does not recognize strength in weakness. It sees only success through the eyes of strength and confidence. However, when we consider people … Read more

15 For I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not practice what I want to do, but I do what I hate. (Romans 7:15 CSB) Do you ever find yourself doing something that you know is not in keeping with your values? Maybe it is just letting yourself get overly angry. … Read more

7 If you abide (remain) in me and my words abide (remain) in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. (John 15:7 CSB) Many may read this and miss the central point. They see “ask whatever you want and it will be done for you” and then get disappointed when … Read more

41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. (Matthew 5:41 NIV) When we go the extra mile we then to consider this a work of simply doing more. However, the real though behind this is to bear another’s burden longer than would seem necessary, to walk beside someone throughout … Read more

27 “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. (Luke 6:27-28 NLT) Do any of us truly have enemies? Probably not. Do we encounter people who do not treat us right, … Read more