16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, (Ephesians 3:16 NIV) Fostering strength in our inner being can help us weather the storms of life. We are given a Helper who is there to be with us through this journey and … Read more

7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. (1Peter 1:7 NIV) Our faith may be proven in the fires of this life. Yet, like gold, we are refined in … Read more

12 Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? (Job 12:12 NIV) In a conversation with a friend recently we began talking about age and understanding. It is true that we gain experience with age and we gain an understanding of many things. Not all of it is good, but … Read more

26 “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. (Ephesians 4:26-27 NIV) The world seems to become an angerier and angerier place. We are a people who tend toward anger more than any other emotion. We … Read more

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:9-10 NIV) We toss words around pretty freely. Expecially words like love. However, sincere love will result in devotion and setting others before ourselves. Sincerety is something … Read more