9 And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, (Philippians 1:9 CSB) We typically consider growth in life through some form of personal, academic or business level plan or program. Our development depends upon some rigor imposed upon us rather than our own...
Dwell Richly
16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,[a] singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. (Colossians 3:16 CSB) I wanted to focus on just two words today from our scripture that we need to give...
The Value of Hindsight
18 give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 CSB) How good are you at giving thanks in all situations? I know this is where we can falter as humans. But consider when Paul wrote this he was suffering greatly, often imprisoned and...
True Thanksgiving
8 Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name;proclaim his deeds among the peoples. (1 Chronicles 16:8 CSB) Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we should be taking time to think about and give thanks for all we have. But there are two other things we need to also focus...
Leave Room
19 Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, (Romans 12:19a CSB) Have you ever been consumed with anger or frustration toward another? Just so completely wrapped up in your need for retribution that there seems room for nothing more than this overpowering need for what you regard...