21 you then, who teach another, don’t you teach yourself? You who preach, “You must not steal”—do you steal? “Do as I say, not as I do.” How often has this phrase been uttered? If we do not practice what we preach we are but a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal, as another line of scripture … Read more
2 Why do you spend silver on what is not food,and your wages on what does not satisfy? (Isaiah 55:2a CSB) This may seem a simple question only focused on what we use our money for. However it has much deeper implication. Scripture often has meaning that extends far beyond the simple questions posed. It … Read more
13 For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity[a] for the flesh, but serve one another through love. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself. (Galatians 5:13-14 CSB) There is a lot being said today about hate and division. Much of it used as … Read more
43 Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing his job when he comes. (Luke 12:43 CSB) We often limit the scope of our view of the job we have to the career we have chosen. This is our profession, but we have many other jobs as well. We have the job of our family, … Read more
18 Therefore the Lord is waiting to show you mercy,and is rising up to show you compassion,for the Lord is a just God.All who wait patiently for him are happy. (Isaiah 30:18 CSB) Patience is not something I was gifted with. I must work hard at being patient and even then I do not always do so well. We … Read more