16 All Scripture is inspired by God[a] and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17 CSB) I used to be a fairly voracious reader. However, these days I struggle to...
The Remainder of the Journey
11 See, we count as blessed those who have endured.[a] You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about—the Lord is compassionate and merciful. (James 5:11 CSB) Seeing beyond our current state and thinking back to all of the blessings God has bestowed upon us can...
New Beginnings
18 “Do not remember the past events;pay no attention to things of old.19 Look, I am about to do something new;even now it is coming. Do you not see it?Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness,rivers[a] in the desert. (Isaiah 43:18-19 CSB) Each day brings a new beginning. We have...
When Hearts Align
7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7 CSB) When you are giving of your time, talent or treasure, do you do so with cheerfulness or with reluctance? No matter what we are giving...
Fear of Failure
28 However, the people living in the land are strong, and the cities are large and fortified. We also saw the descendants of Anak there. (Numbers 13:28 CSB) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power,[a] love, and sound judgment. (2 Timothy 1:7 CSB) In our first scripture we see...