6 You rejoice in this,[a] even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials 7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:6-7 CSB) I...

6 So we are always confident and know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:6-7 CSB) This week I found out a friend who recently got a difficult health diagnosis had passed away. The...

22 For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. (1 Corinthians 15:22 CSB) Through one man came death, so to, through one man all are made alive. There is no escaping death. It is the one thing that is 100% assured. My dad...

3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 4:3 CSB) What does it mean to you to have a life that is hidden with Christ? In a commentary I read it said " To be "hidden" means to be separated from sin, lawlessness, and sinfulness. To...

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17 CSB) If you do not happen to be from Texas you may not understand the concept of chasing shadows. You see, here during the summer, we...