13 For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity[a] for the flesh, but serve one another through love. (Galatians 5:13 CSB) We all have opportunities and decisions to make about who we choose to serve; ourselves or others. When presented...

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray constantly, 18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CSB) I always found it interesting that such a short sentence was broken into three scriptural verses. However, I should not be. The writers emphasis is...

5 For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm then and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:! CSB) When we come to Christ we throw off the yoke of slavery to sin. This does not mean that we will no longer sin, but that we are...

12 we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to live worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. (1 Thessalonians 2:12 CSB) I think we all want to leave worthy lives. We may have different motivations for that, family, friends, work, faith, but few...

3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to you and watch expectantly. (Psalm 5:3 CSB) If you are reading this, my hope is that you are using it to begin your morning. Starting the day with scripture and listening for God’s...