10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10 CSB) Fine workmanship is something to behold. Yes, it may cost a bit more, but when we acquire something that has been painstakingly crafted it...
Bad Company
33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” (1 Corinthians 15:33 CSB) I think this is a moral truism that we all understand. Our mothers always told us to not hang around with the wrong people. Our fathers counseled us to make sure we “ran with the righ...
Two Ears, One Mouth
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens— this is foolishness and disgrace for him. (Proverbs 18:13 CSB) God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. To listen twice as much as we speak. However, the world tells us that we need to be heard....
Self-evident
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. (Psalm 19:1-2 CSB) When something is self-evident it takes no explanation. Sometimes we call that a no-brainer. It just...
Goals
14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14 CSB) We need goals in life. Without them we tend to just move through life with no real direction. Much like when we travel, we must pick...