The Full Measure

10 Bring the full tenth into the storehouse so that there may be food in my house. Test me in this way,” says the Lord of Armies. “See if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out a blessing for you without measure. (Malachi 3:10 CSB) When we tithe with a cheerful … Read more

Missing the Forest

25 He answered, “Whether or not he’s a sinner, I don’t know. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I can see!” (John 9:25 CSB) In our passage today a blind man is being questioned by the authorities about why Jesus healed him on the Sabbath. This was considered work and strictly … Read more

True Wealth

19 Furthermore, everyone to whom God has given riches and wealth, he has also allowed him to enjoy them, take his reward, and rejoice in his labor. This is a gift of God, (Ecclesiastes 5:19 CSB) It can be difficult to see ourselves as wealthy. Especially when there are so many with so much more. … Read more

Immeasurable

19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength. (Ephesians 1:19 CSB) We tend to try to put everything into a measurable box. Outwardly our success is often measured in our bank accounts, the home we live in, the car we drive. … Read more

Order & Peace

33 …God is not a God of disorder but of peace. (1 Corinthians 14:33a CSB) In a world of chaos and unrest our God is a god of order and peace. He does not want us to be anxious about anything but to look to Him in all things. When others look in fear about … Read more