Joy or Pleasure

25 and chose to suffer with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasure of sin. (Hebrews 11:25 CSB) This is a scripture that can catch people differently. It speaks to the suffering we endure with the people of God as opposed the the pleasure of sin. We...

How’s Your Ground

15 But the seed in the good ground—these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, produce fruit. (Luke 815 CSB) Are the seeds of scripture taking hold in your heart? Is it fertile ground or is it covered...

Misplaced Trust

5 Why should I fear in times of trouble?The iniquity of my foes surrounds me.6 They trust in their wealthand boast of their abundant riches.7 Yet these cannot redeem a person[a]or pay his ransom to God— (Psalms 49:5-7 CSB) Security in wealth is a misplaced trust. Fortunes are easily lost and our...

True Enlightenment

18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his...

Expectations & Explorations

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not rely on your own understanding;6 in all your ways know him,and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 CSB) I know I have written on this passage before, but as well worn as this passage may be, it serves daily as...