1 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. (1 Peter 4:7) Consider how much clutter the world fills your mind with daily. Take a moment and really think about how much trouble you have focusing. Consider too how much...

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9 CSB) Confession is good for the soul. It is a letting go and knowing that through Christ blood we are forgiven of all our sins past,...

18 Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in action and in truth. (1 John 3:18 CSB) Actions speak louder than words. We have heard this old maxim over and over and we know it to be true. People may say anything but how they act displays...

28 And because they did not think it worthwhile to acknowledge God, God delivered them over to a corrupt mind so that they do what is not right. 29 They are filled with all unrighteousness,[a] evil, greed, and wickedness. They are full of envy, murder, quarrels, deceit, and malice. (Romans 1:28-29 CSB) I fear...

1 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;he rebels against all sound wisdom. (Proverbs 18:1 CSB) When I feel depression closing in on me I tend to withdraw within myself. I do not want to burden others when I feel this way but it serves to just make people think...