19 Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, (Romans 12:19a CSB) Have you ever been consumed with anger or frustration toward another? Just so completely wrapped up in your need for retribution that there seems room for nothing more than this overpowering need for what you regard...

25 A generous person will be enriched,and the one who gives a drink of waterwill receive water. (Proverbs 11:25 CSB) I grew up learning to be generous. My father was ever a man to help people and I remember many times when we would gather up things to take to families...

13 each one’s work will become obvious. For the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work. (1 Corinthians 3:13 CSB) Consider every work of your hands, mind and talents. Now consider that the quality of every one of...

18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18 CSB) “As far as it depends on you.” While God controls the outcomes of things, we too have a part to play. We can decide to work with Him or against him. So too,...

19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20 True enough; they were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but beware, (Romans 11:19-20 CSB) We, Gentiles, have been grafted in as sons of God. The Jewish people were God’s...