71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes. (Psalm 119:71 CSB) Rarely do we see affliction as a good thing. But sometimes we need it to learn a lesson. Scriptural teaching can be hard to follow. We may need divine lessons before...
Jealousy & Envy
7 As they danced, the women sang: Saul has killed his thousands, but David his tens of thousands. 8 Saul was furious and resented this song.[a] “They credited tens of thousands to David,” he complained, “but they only credited me with thousands. What more can he have but the kingdom?”...
An Eternal Legacy
16 I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16 CSB) We want what we want. But this is not an invitation to simply do what we want. The desires of the flesh seperate us from the leading...
Whom I Trust
2. I will say[a] concerning the Lord, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust: (Psalm 91:2 CSB) I was reminded this holiday weekend where I need to place my trust. During a time where I should have been recharging and feeling some relief, life...
Deal With It
65 You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in Your commandments. (Psalm 118:65-66) Some times the Lord has to deal with us so that we gain discernment and knowledge, or to correct a behavior in...