13 each one’s work will become obvious. For the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work. (1 Corinthians 3:13 CSB) Consider every work of your hands, mind and talents. Now consider that the quality of every one of them will be tested by … Read more
18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18 CSB) “As far as it depends on you.” While God controls the outcomes of things, we too have a part to play. We can decide to work with Him or against him. So too, within the world we have … Read more
19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20 True enough; they were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but beware, (Romans 11:19-20 CSB) We, Gentiles, have been grafted in as sons of God. The Jewish people were God’s chosen but their branches were … Read more
9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. 10 For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 CSB) Of late I have been reminded of just how important it is to have others around you. … Read more
7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may resultin praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:7 CSB) The following was in my morning devotional today from In Touch Ministries – Our heavenly Father also uses trials to prove to His … Read more