10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10 CSB) The world does not recognize strength in weakness. It sees only success through the eyes of strength and confidence....
Lasting Value
15 For I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not practice what I want to do, but I do what I hate. (Romans 7:15 CSB) Do you ever find yourself doing something that you know is not in keeping with your values? Maybe it is just...
Abide
7 If you abide (remain) in me and my words abide (remain) in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. (John 15:7 CSB) Many may read this and miss the central point. They see “ask whatever you want and it will be done for you”...
The Extra Mile
41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. (Matthew 5:41 NIV) When we go the extra mile we then to consider this a work of simply doing more. However, the real though behind this is to bear another’s burden longer than would seem necessary,...
Enemies
27 “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. (Luke 6:27-28 NLT) Do any of us truly have enemies? Probably not. Do we encounter people who...