15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV) The choices we make define our lives. If we...
Measured
38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38 NIV) The true measure of giving is not in the measure...
But to Serve
26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as...
Forgiveness
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.[a] (Matthew 18:21-22 NIV) We are given ample opportunity to practice forgiveness....
Merciful
36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. (Luke 6:36 NIV) It is not always easy to show mercy. When we feel we have been wronged we want to just be justified in our anger and frustration. However, we were called to a higher purpose. Our Father in heaven...