3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was...

1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out...

26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. (Proverbs 4:26 NIV) Do we give careful thought to the paths for our feet? In fact, do we think about this much at all? Probably not. The paths for our feet refers not...

4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. (Philippians 2:4 ESV) We were not put here to focus only upon our vain desires and pursuits. No, we were put here to look after one another. I am not always great at...

1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1 ESV) I have had a number of friends retire of late. I am still some time away from that but it...