7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7 CSB) When you are giving of your time, talent or treasure, do you do so with cheerfulness or with reluctance? No matter what we are giving...
Fear of Failure
28 However, the people living in the land are strong, and the cities are large and fortified. We also saw the descendants of Anak there. (Numbers 13:28 CSB) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power,[a] love, and sound judgment. (2 Timothy 1:7 CSB) In our first scripture we see...
Facts Bear Out Truths
21 Why do you question me? Question those who heard what I told them. Look, they know what I said.” 22 When he had said these things, one of the officials standing by slapped Jesus, saying, “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” 23 “If I have spoken wrongly,” Jesus answered him, “give...
Reaching Well Beyond
27 “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (Luke 6:27-28 CSB) Boy, here is one that is hard for me to follow, how about you? God does not want...
Get Right
17 I am oppressed and needy;may the Lord think of me.You are my helper and my deliverer;my God, do not delay. (Psalm 40:17 CSB) God meets you where you are. No matter what your state, He is waiting for you there and not expecting anything more than our surrendering to...