6 For we know that our old self[a] was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin[b] might be rendered powerless so that we may no longer be enslaved to sin, 7 since a person who has died is freed[c] from sin. (Romans 6:6-7 CSB) It would be nice if once we came to Christ saving grace...

1 Do not be agitated by evildoers;do not envy those who do wrong.2 For they wither quickly like grassand wilt like tender green plants. (Psalm 37:1-2 CSB) Have you ever watched someone you thought was not a good person flourish? Someone who got by on the backs of others and was only...

1 God, you are my God; I eagerly seek you.I thirst for you;my body faints for youin a land that is dry, desolate, and without water. (Psalm 63:1 CSB) Have you ever been really dehydrated from a long day outside when it was really hot and dry? Remember that burning...

24 “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. (Matthew 7:24-25 CSB)...

11 to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business,[a] and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, 12 so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone. (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 CSB) I have sought to live a quiet life, but I think...