27 Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord,[a] contending together for the faith of the gospel, (Philippians 1:27 CSB) I think...
Recognition
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you[a] in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Thessalonians 5:12 CSB) I have worked in many different environments. Everything from basic manual labor jobs all the way to white collar office jobs. These both...
Not a Question
14 For sin will not rule over you, because you are not under the law but under grace. (Romans 6:14 CSB) Reread today’s scripture. It is not a question. It is an imperative. It is a bold statement of fact. There is no ambiguity in these words. We cannot approach sin like...
The Shield
16 In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.(Ephesians 6:16 CSB) The idea of a shield and flaming arrows can get pretty lost in the 21st century. They are, in this sense, archaic today in the world of weaponry....
Plumbing
10 I have sought you with all my heart;don’t let me wander from your commands.11 I have treasured your word in my heartso that I may not sin against you. (Psalm 119:10-11 CSB) I got a new watch recently to replace one that was on its last leg. It is a...