II TIMOTHY 1:8-10: “So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me his prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God. He has saved us and called us with a … Continue reading →

I TIMOTHY 4:7-9: “But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness. For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the … Continue reading →

PROVERBS 8:5: “Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish.”CSB OBSERVATION: What ever happened to discretion? What ever happened to common sense? In a day when we have a plethora of information available … Continue reading →

II THESSALONIANS 3:10-13: “In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.” For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are … Continue reading →

JOB 16:1-5: “Then Job answered: I have heard many things like these. You are all miserable comforters. Is there no end to your empty words? What provokes you that you continue testifying? If you were in my place I could … Continue reading →

PROVERBS 8:13-17: “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, I have strength. By me kings reign, … Continue reading →

COLOSSIANS 2:13-15: “And when you were dead in trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he made you alive with him and forgave us all our trespasses. He erased the certificate of debt, with its obligations, that was against … Continue reading →

PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9: “Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things. Do what … Continue reading →

PSALM 138:8: “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. Lord, your faithful love endures forever; do not abandon the work of your hands.” CSB OBSERVATION: Is my life filled with hope and purpose? Do I view each day as … Continue reading →

EPHESIANS 5:31-33: “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This mystery is profound, but I am talking about Christ and the church. To … Continue reading →

EPHESIANS 1:17-19: “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened … Continue reading →

GALATIANS 5:13-14: “For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your … Continue reading →

GALATIANS 1:8-9: “But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, a curse be on him! As we have said before, I now say again: If … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 10:3-5: “For though we live in the body, we do not wage war in an unspiritual way, since the weapons of our warfare are not worldly, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish … Continue reading →

PSALM 116:10-11: “I believed, even when I said, “I am severely oppressed.” In my alarm I said, “Everyone is a liar.” CSB OBSERVATION: Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? This is an old boxing term. The trainer … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 6:4-10: “Instead, as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything: by great endurance, by afflictions, by hardships, by difficulties, by beatings, by imprisonments, by riots, by labors, by sleepless nights, by times of hunger, by purity, by knowledge, … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 5:12: “We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in outward appearance rather than in the … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 3:14-18: “…For to this day, at the reading of the old covenant, the same veil remains; it is not lifted, because it is set aside only in Christ. Yet still today, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies … Continue reading →

PSALM 103:1-5: “My soul, bless the Lord, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all his benefits. He forgives all your iniquity; he heals all your diseases. He … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 14:37-40: “If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, he should recognize that what I write to you is the Lord’s command. If anyone ignores this, he will be ignored. So then, my brothers and sisters, be … Continue reading →