31 Let all bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander be removed from you, along with all malice. 32 And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you[a] in Christ. (Ephesians 4:31-32 CSB) How often do we sit and stew in our own bitterness? An perceived slight … Read more
4 Therefore, since Christ suffered[a] in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same understanding[b]—because the one who suffers in the flesh is finished with sin[c]— 2 in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for God’s will. (1 Peter 4:1-2 CSB) We often look at suffering … Read more
6 Let no one deceive you with empty arguments, for God’s wrath is coming on the disobedient[a] because of these things. 7 Therefore, do not become their partners. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light— (Ephesians 5:6-8 CSB) Living in the light, in … Read more
3 See what great love[a] the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children—and we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it didn’t know him. (1 John 3:1 CSB) Sometimes it is easy to feel alone and unknown in this world. That feeling of not being understood … Read more
2 Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. (James 1:2-4 CSB) Some troubles we encounter are there to … Read more