4 Let each person examine his own work, and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself with someone else. (Galatians 6:4 CSB) There is a cartoon I saw recently that began with a man driving a very nice car looking at someone in an even nicer car...

16 I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16 SCB) There is this continual struggle between the flesh and the spirit. A constant battle between our minds and our soul. The flesh, though, is fallen and cannot be trusted....

7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:7-8...

14 And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: warn those who are idle,[a] comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone. (1 Thessalonians 5:14 CSB) We have a great opportunity to provide encouragement to those we come into contact with each day. Doubtfully, a day goes by where God does not...

28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter answered him, “command me to come to you on the water.” (Matthew 14:28 CSB) We need to look at life with more of a “command me to come to you” attitude. This may seem an odd statement, but I would hazard, we spend most of...