10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and in difficulties, for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10 CSB) Few of us take any pleasure in weakness. We see it as a negative, as something to be ashamed...

26 Carefully consider the path[a] for your feet, and all your ways will be established. (Proverbs 4:26 CSB) To become established we must first put work into life building on a foundation that every aspect can grow strongly from. Otherwise we may flounder, stumble or have difficulty gaining traction. To...

2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:2 CSB) It is easy to get fixated on what is happening right now. To not look beyond the moment and consider the greater things that might be at play. When we do this we have typically fixed...

10 For we have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings you completely destroyed across the Jordan. 11 When we heard this, we lost heart,...

9 Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 CSB) Note how this scripture is phrased. The past, present and future are addressed. Past - Haven’t I commanded you: be strong...