3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. (Psalm 5:3 NIV) Each day we may start off scrambling around to get ourselves in order and neglect to get our mind and spirit in order. If we do not take a moment first … Read more

17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. (Matthew 7:17 NIV) Each of us has an opportunity each day to bear good fruit or bad fruit. By our actions our character is revealed.  

6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:7 NIV) When something is rooted it has a firm foundation. With our faith, being rooted means … Read more

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (2 Corinthians 4:16-17 NIV) Each day can present its own troubles, or we can … Read more

13 For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (Galatians 5:13 NIV) It is not always easy to serve, much less in love. Whether it is through our church or in our work, we often grumble and complain … Read more