23 A person’s steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way. 24 Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord supports him with his hand. (Psalm 37:23-24 CSB) How often do we begin our days overwhelmed. That seems to be the typical...

3 Don’t let your beauty consist of outward things like elaborate hairstyles and wearing gold jewelry or fine clothes, 4 but rather what is inside the heart[a]—the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. (1 Peter 3:3-4 CSB) There is much...

3 ...we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, 4 endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. 5 This hope will not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us....

30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. (Mark 12:30 CSB) When we truly pour out all that we have, God fills it up with all that we need.

11 No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11 CSB) Look, no one (child or adult) likes to be disciplined. However, when we are young we need it to...