7 That is why I didn’t even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.[a] 8 For I too am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under my command. I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; … Read more
30 Then Saul became angry with Jonathan and shouted, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Don’t I know that you are siding with Jesse’s son to your own shame and to the disgrace of your mother? (1 Samuel 20:30 CSB) We typically see scripture only as this holy tome filled only with church … Read more
10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10 CSB) Few of us take any pleasure in weakness. We see it as a negative, as something to be ashamed of in many cases. Yet, … Read more
26 Carefully consider the path[a] for your feet, and all your ways will be established. (Proverbs 4:26 CSB) To become established we must first put work into life building on a foundation that every aspect can grow strongly from. Otherwise we may flounder, stumble or have difficulty gaining traction. To do so we must consider … Read more
2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:2 CSB) It is easy to get fixated on what is happening right now. To not look beyond the moment and consider the greater things that might be at play. When we do this we have typically fixed our eyes on our feet. … Read more