11 See, we count as blessed those who have endured.[a] You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about—the Lord is compassionate and merciful. (James 5:11 CSB) Seeing beyond our current state and thinking back to all of the blessings God has bestowed upon us can help us endure current momentary … Read more
18 “Do not remember the past events;pay no attention to things of old.19 Look, I am about to do something new;even now it is coming. Do you not see it?Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness,rivers[a] in the desert. (Isaiah 43:18-19 CSB) Each day brings a new beginning. We have the opportunity to start fresh … Read more
7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7 CSB) When you are giving of your time, talent or treasure, do you do so with cheerfulness or with reluctance? No matter what we are giving to God, His desire is … Read more
28 However, the people living in the land are strong, and the cities are large and fortified. We also saw the descendants of Anak there. (Numbers 13:28 CSB) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power,[a] love, and sound judgment. (2 Timothy 1:7 CSB) In our first scripture we see one of the reasons the … Read more
21 Why do you question me? Question those who heard what I told them. Look, they know what I said.” 22 When he had said these things, one of the officials standing by slapped Jesus, saying, “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” 23 “If I have spoken wrongly,” Jesus answered him, “give evidence[a] about the wrong; but if … Read more