20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding that the king consulted them about, he found them ten times[a] better than all the magicians and mediums in his entire kingdom. (Daniel 1:20 CSB) When we seek to please God first and give all our first fruits to Him, regardless of our position, we may be sought out by … Read more
64 So give orders that the tomb be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come, steal him, and tell the people, ‘He has been raised from the dead,’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.” (Matthew 27:64 CSB) Have you ever done something that afterward the result revealed you realized … Read more
9 …Now that day was the Sabbath, 10 and so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “This is the Sabbath. The law prohibits you from picking up your mat.” 11 He replied, “The man who made me well told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’” (John 5:9a-11 CSB) Sometimes it is worth a bit of trouble in … Read more
23 But the one sown on the good ground—this is one who hears and understands the word, who does produce fruit and yields: some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty times what was sown.” (Matthew 13:23 CSB) What is God’s Word and Christ saving grace producing in your life? Can you point to the fruit that … Read more
8 You have taken account of my wanderings; (Psalm 56:8a) Life can often feel like a wandering path instead of a straight road. Even the best prepared plans go astray. We may look back over the years and wonder just how we got to where we are now. I often say, ”Life is a lesson. … Read more