10 The Lord came, stood there, and called as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel responded, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10 CSB) Prior to this scripture, the Lord had called Samuel three times. Each time Samuel thought it was Eli, the elder priest, who was calling him and went to him. The Lord … Read more
9 Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Haven’t you placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. (Job 1:9-10 CSB) I often pray for the Lord to put a hedge of … Read more
7 Pay your obligations to everyone: taxes to those you owe taxes, tolls to those you owe tolls, respect to those you owe respect, and honor to those you owe honor. (Romans 13:7 CSB) This seems a pretty straight forward piece of scripture. However, respect and honor seem today to be terms of the past. … Read more
24 And he said to them, “Pay attention to what you hear. By the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and more will be added to you. (Mark 4:24 CSB) Do you put a limit on just how much good you do? Or maybe you measure out your kindness? How do you measure … Read more
27 “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (Luke 6:27-28 CSB) These can be some of the more difficult parts of scripture to adhere to. But, let’s think for a moment … Read more