25 A generous person will be enriched,and the one who gives a drink of waterwill receive water. (Proverbs 11:25 CSB) I grew up learning to be generous. My father was ever a man to help people and I remember many times when we would gather up things to take to families...
The Test of Fire
13 each one’s work will become obvious. For the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work. (1 Corinthians 3:13 CSB) Consider every work of your hands, mind and talents. Now consider that the quality of every one of...
It Depends On You
18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18 CSB) “As far as it depends on you.” While God controls the outcomes of things, we too have a part to play. We can decide to work with Him or against him. So too,...
Grafted’ness
19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20 True enough; they were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but beware, (Romans 11:19-20 CSB) We, Gentiles, have been grafted in as sons of God. The Jewish people were God’s...
Good Reward
9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. 10 For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 CSB) Of late I have been reminded of just how important it is...