2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. (1 Timothy 2:1-2 CSB) I work very hard...

2 When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2 CSB) Four words to remember and tie together; Arrogance begets Disgrace; Humility begets Wisdom. The first gives birth to the second in almost every case. It may not be immediate but with time each has an outcome....

5 In fact, you have made my days just inches long, and my life span is as nothing to you. Yes, every human being stands as only a vapor. (Psalm 39:5 CSB) Some periods in life feel like they drag on forever. Others are fleeting and move by quickly. In...

15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. (John 15:1-2 CSB) I do not have a green thumb. Mine...

26 In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us[a] with unspoken groanings. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he...