18 They are darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them and because[a] of the hardness of their hearts. (Ephesians 4:18 CSB) A lack of awareness can lead to a hardened heart. Once one begins to slip into this area...

11 so that we may not be taken advantage of by Satan. For we are not ignorant (or unaware from other translations) of his schemes. I really do not like the word ignorant. It just has such harsh connotation. However, other translations use the word “unaware” which I think fits...

5 Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him, and he will act, I love scripture like this that in such a small number of words encapsulates really big ideas. Commit - we must go first to God and seek his will, then commit to a course of action. By...

17 God, you have taught me from my youth,and I still proclaim your wondrous works.18 Even while I am old and gray,God, do not abandon me,while I proclaim your powerto another generation,your strength to all who are to come. (Psalm 71:17-18 CSB) I think I can safely say that this...

18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. (Matthew 16:18 CSB) Some days it may feel like we are being overpowered. Our will and our spirit are diminished and...