5 Lord, you are my portion[a]and my cup of blessing;you hold my future. (Psalm 16:5 CSB) Do you believe that God holds your future? If not, then you probably struggle with God being your portion and cup of blessing too. Scripture is put together in such a way to represent...
Out of it
19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you. (John 15:15 CSB) I don’t know about you, but I prefer people to like me rather than...
Unafraid
9 Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 CSB) How much do we take a scripture like this one to heart? We may be faithful in many ways, but lack the courage to live...
Pleasure in Life
35 Help me stay on the path of your commands,for I take pleasure in it. I took a short trip yesterday and saw some old friends. It made me wishful for days gone by and simpler times when my cares were few. I took an old path and there was pleasure...
Heartily
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, (Colossians 3:23) I have a very strong work ethic. Some may say that it borders upon obsession. Others say that I have no personal boundaries with my work. All are true, and are things both...