1 On that night the king could not sleep. And he gave orders to bring the book of memorable deeds, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. (Esther 6:1 ESV) I have had my fair share of sleepless nights. Often I will wake up and my mind shifts into...

14 But each person is tempted when he is lured (carried away) and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. (James 1:14-16 ESV) In our scripture today various translations...

4 One thing have I asked of the Lord,    that will I seek after:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord    all the days of my life,to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord    and to inquire[a] in his temple. (Psalm 27:4 ESV) We have a dwelling place in this world, but it does not have to...

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[a] for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 ESV) We may read this scripture and think that what it says is that God will put everything together for us in a neat little package with...

4 And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” (Luke 5:4-5 ESV) Do you ever wonder how many...