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4 Even when I go through the darkest valley,I fear no danger,for you are with me;your rod and your staff—they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4 CSB) You may be in a valley at the moment. I am in a valley of my own. But what is the key feature of a valley? It is created by … Read more

18 I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19 Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’ 20 “But God said to him, ‘You … Read more

27 Don’t boast about tomorrow,for you don’t know what a day might bring. (Proverbs 27:1 CSB) Not only do we not know what tomorrow will bring, we have no idea if there will be a tomorrow. We have only now, and nothing else. This does not mean we should not plan for tomorrow. However, what … Read more

17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God,[a] who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. (1 Timothy 6:17 CSB) Money creates a false sense of security. Paul wrote in Philippians 4:11 – Not that … Read more

4 a time to weep and a time to laugh;a time to mourn and a time to dance; (Ecclesiastes 3:4 CSB) A friend passed along this passage and a really good devotional to me yesterday. I am mourning the loss of a friend and it is hitting me pretty hard. Not just because he was … Read more