24 And he said to them, “Pay attention to what you hear. By the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and more will be added to you. (Mark 4:24 CSB) Do you put a limit on just how much good you do? Or maybe you measure out your...
Suffering for Truth
27 “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (Luke 6:27-28 CSB) These can be some of the more difficult parts of scripture to adhere to. But,...
Every Hair
29 Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny?[a] Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s consent.[b] 30 But even the hairs of your head have all been counted. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. (Matthew 10:29-31 CSB) The infinite...
Tested by Fire
13 each one’s work will become obvious. For the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work. (1 Corinthians 3:13 CSB) We may feel, at times, that we are being put to the test in our business...
Home or Away
9 Therefore, whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to be pleasing to him. (2 Corinthians 5:9 CSB) While I was never a stellar athlete I did play high school ball. I remember home and away games. The idea was that no matter where we...