26 Woe to you when all people speak well of you (a) (Luke 6:26 CSB) Consider being too well liked. It would seem that we are taught in scripture to love everyone so it should come to pass that, if we are doing so, everyone would speak well of us. But not so actually. Our belief … Read more
4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. (Psalm 10:4) It is easy to get so preoccupied with all that we have going on in life that we do not make any room for God. Then we find that we are struggling with … Read more
8 In my experience, those who plow injustice and those who sow trouble reap the same. (Job 4:8 CSB) You have probably heard this scripture repeated as “you reap what you sow.” In other words, our conquenses are derived from what we do. Yet, we live in a world where it seems that people get … Read more
20 For every one of God’s promises is “Yes” in him. Therefore, through him we also say “Amen” to the glory of God. (2 Corinthians 1:20 CSB) This scripture can seem odd at first glance. However, the meaning is clear; God has already said “Yes” to the promises in scripture. He has already affirmed that … Read more
9 Consequently those who have faith are blessed with Abraham, who had faith.[a]10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, because it is written, Everyone who does not do everything written in the book of the law is cursed.[b] (Galatians 3:9-10 CSB) So, there is grace and there … Read more