9 Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 CSB) Note how this scripture is phrased. The past, present and future are addressed. Past - Haven’t I commanded you: be strong...

44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and...

16 You did not choose me, but I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce fruit and that your fruit should remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you. (John 15:16 CSB) We have been chosen. Out of the entire world...

20 ...If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink. For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head. (Romans 12:20 CSB) We have two choices when it comes to others; develop allies or create enemies. Even people who...

2 What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men[a] who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2 CSB) When we commit something to another, we are showing faith in them. We expect that what we have entrusted to them...