12 The man replied, “The woman you gave to be with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate.” 13 So the Lord God asked the woman, “What have you done?” And the woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” (Genesis 3:12-13 CSB) This must be the first recorded instance...

8 Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ. 9 For the entire fullness of God’s nature dwells bodily[a] in Christ, (Colossians 2:8-9 CSB) We are experiencing an almost unprecedented time where many deceptive ideas are taking...

6 So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, 7 being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude. (Colossians 2:6-7 CSB) So many things in life vie for our attention. We have cultivated lifestyles of constant...

13 Who has directed[a] the Spirit of the Lord,or who gave him counsel?14 Who did he consult?Who gave him understandingand taught him the paths of justice?Who taught him knowledgeand showed him the way of understanding? (Isaiah 40:13-14 CSB) The concept of an all-knowing, all-powerful God is simply beyond our understanding. Many get hung...

1 Cast your bread on the surface of the water,for after many days you may find it. Ecclesiastes 11:1 CSB) Have you ever cast your bread upon the water? Another scripture speaks of putting your fleece out. Both are looking for answers from God when we are at a loss...