22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles. (Romans 1:22-23 NIV) There are many things in this world we tend to put before...

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28 NKJV) It is the “All Things” portion of this scripture that can really get to people. Sure, we want to think all...

26 What good will it be for someone to profit the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? (Matthew 16:26 CSB) I have known a lot of unhappy rich people and a lot of happy poor people. Money (profit) is not...

40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter. 41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:40-41 CSB) Sometimes we...

8 The LORD will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. (Psalms 138:8) The Lord is always working on what concerns us. Even through the many trials of life, God is there to work for us. However, we have...