11 The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined[a] the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (Acts 17:11 CSB) Do you receive the Word with eagerness? Do you examine what you read or hear? Many today seem...
True Growth
15 But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head—Christ. (Ephesians 4:14 CSB) We should live a life that is marked by growth in every way. When we stop learning we stop growing. This is evident in our youth, but becomes less...
Have One, Want Two
19 How great is your goodness,which you have stored up for those who fear you.In the presence of everyone[a] you have actedfor those who take refuge in you. (Psalm 31:19 CSB) We have this loving God who does more than see to our needs. He actually stores up good things for...
Lasting Value
23 After he heard this, he became extremely sad, because he was very rich. (Luke 18:23 CSB) What in this life could you not walk away from? What holds such interest, such control, that you could not lay it down for Christ? The rich young ruler had done everything scripture called for...
Finding Our Way
8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,and your ways are not my ways.”This is the Lord’s declaration.9 “For as heaven is higher than earth,so my ways are higher than your ways,and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9 CSB) We may like to think that we have a well thought out...