23 Jesus turned and told Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me because you’re not thinking about God’s concerns[a] but human concerns.” (Matthew 16:23 CSB) We need to regularly look at our lives to see where we might be serving as a hindrance to others. In our busy, busy lives we rush about taking […]

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light— 9 for the fruit of the light[a]consists of all goodness, righteousness, and truth— 10 testing what is pleasing to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:8-10 CSB) When we look at the outcome of our actions and interactions, what do we see? Is there all goodness, righteousness […]

20 For no one will be justified[a] in his sight by the works of the law, because the knowledge of sin comes through the law. (Romans 3:20 CSB) Do you follow the laws of the land? I suspect for the most part you do. Do you know when they were written? Would you be surprised that some may […]

14 And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: warn those who are idle,[b] comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 CSB) This bit of scripture is a recipe for dealing with others. […]

12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you[a] in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Thessalonians 5:12 CSB) I have worked in many different environments. Everything from basic manual labor jobs all the way to white collar office jobs. These both in secular and ministerial settings. […]