10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. (James 3:10 NIV) When we move from speaking kindly to cursing those around us see that there is a double standard active in our lives. More than just angry words, but deriding...
Reap
7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (Galatians 6:7 NIV) It is true that we reap what we sow. Our character is manifest in our actions. And our actions create habits that drive more and more of our life choices. When we...
Advice
15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. (Proverbs 12:15 NIV) Good advice is of great value. When we are faced with a difficult decision, need fresh eyes on our direction or face uncertain times, wise advice can be most cathartic. When we...
Rest
29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:29 NIV) It can be difficult to find rest. Our work-a-day worlds are hectic and driven places. Every company wants to do more...
Striving
29 For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me. (Colossians 1:29) Our work and our striving to do well, get ahead, typically comes from a desire for more. Be that survival, ambition or just a desire to be more than we currently...