29 For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. (Matthew 25:29 CSB) This week has been the first week on a new job. It was...

2 Make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. ( Philippians 2:2 NLT) I have witnessed so much disconnect between people. Be that in families, in work places, ministry or just passing on the street. We all...

12 For the word of God is living and active… It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12a..c) Yesterday, we saw what there is much to be gained from what was written long ago. But ancient words on a page are only that. Scripture, however,...

16 All Scripture is inspired by God[a] and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17 CSB) I used to be a fairly voracious reader. However, these days I struggle to...

11 See, we count as blessed those who have endured.[a] You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about—the Lord is compassionate and merciful. (James 5:11 CSB) Seeing beyond our current state and thinking back to all of the blessings God has bestowed upon us can...