19 How great is your goodness,which you have stored up for those who fear you.In the presence of everyone[a] you have actedfor those who take refuge in you. (Psalm 31:19 CSB) We have this loving God who does more than see to our needs. He actually stores up good things for us as a part of … Read more
23 After he heard this, he became extremely sad, because he was very rich. (Luke 18:23 CSB) What in this life could you not walk away from? What holds such interest, such control, that you could not lay it down for Christ? The rich young ruler had done everything scripture called for but Christ called for the … Read more
8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,and your ways are not my ways.”This is the Lord’s declaration.9 “For as heaven is higher than earth,so my ways are higher than your ways,and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9 CSB) We may like to think that we have a well thought out plan for this life. But … Read more
12 because wisdom is protection as silver is protection;but the advantage of knowledgeis that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. (Ecclesiastes 7:12 CSB) I think it pretty much goes without saying we can agree with our scripture that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Without gaining and displaying some level of wisdom we … Read more
1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth,before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them” (Ecclesiastes 12:1 NIV) When is a good time to remember the best way to do something? Well, obviously, it is before you begin. When the realization comes too late we may … Read more