10 My goal is to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death, 11 assuming that I will somehow reach the resurrection from among the dead. (Philippians 3:10-11 CSB) To know Christ is to know the power of His...

6 That night sleep escaped the king, so he ordered the book recording daily events to be brought and read to the king. (Ester 6:1 CSB) If we read on we find out that the King found out about being saved from an assassian, then unknowingly foiled a murder plot...

10 The Lord came, stood there, and called as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel responded, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10 CSB) Prior to this scripture, the Lord had called Samuel three times. Each time Samuel thought it was Eli, the elder priest, who was calling him and...

9 Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Haven’t you placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. (Job 1:9-10 CSB) I often pray for the Lord...

7 Pay your obligations to everyone: taxes to those you owe taxes, tolls to those you owe tolls, respect to those you owe respect, and honor to those you owe honor. (Romans 13:7 CSB) This seems a pretty straight forward piece of scripture. However, respect and honor seem today to...