5 Why should I fear in times of trouble?The iniquity of my foes surrounds me.6 They trust in their wealthand boast of their abundant riches.7 Yet these cannot redeem a person[a]or pay his ransom to God— (Psalms 49:5-7 CSB) Security in wealth is a misplaced trust. Fortunes are easily lost and our situation can turn on a … Read more
18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength. (Ephesians 1:18-19 CSB) What … Read more
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not rely on your own understanding;6 in all your ways know him,and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 CSB) I know I have written on this passage before, but as well worn as this passage may be, it serves daily as a reminder of our walk. … Read more
4 Let each person examine his own work, and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself with someone else. (Galatians 6:4 CSB) There is a cartoon I saw recently that began with a man driving a very nice car looking at someone in an even nicer car and saying “man that is … Read more
16 I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16 SCB) There is this continual struggle between the flesh and the spirit. A constant battle between our minds and our soul. The flesh, though, is fallen and cannot be trusted. Thus, we must strive to … Read more