7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:7-8 CSB) God has always provide … Read more
14 And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: warn those who are idle,[a] comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone. (1 Thessalonians 5:14 CSB) We have a great opportunity to provide encouragement to those we come into contact with each day. Doubtfully, a day goes by where God does not bring someone into our sphere … Read more
28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter answered him, “command me to come to you on the water.” (Matthew 14:28 CSB) We need to look at life with more of a “command me to come to you” attitude. This may seem an odd statement, but I would hazard, we spend most of our time expecting God to … Read more
5 Now the goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. (1 Timothy 1:5 CSB) Spending time in faithful instruction can be extremely valuable. We should always be in a learning mode, soaking in the wisdom provided through knowledge of scripture and continual prayer. So too, in every … Read more
10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble. (2 Peter 1:10 CSB) How do you go about confirming your calling and election? Let’s look at these in reverse. To confirm our election is to recognize the changes in our lives when … Read more