“I will give thanks to You forever.” Psalm 30:12. Do you struggle to find new things to thank God for. Do you find yourself slipping into a routine of thanking God for the same things because it’s easier than thinking of new things for which to be thankful? In Psalm 30, David listed several things […]
“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts,… and be thankful.” Colossians 3:15. No one can have a satisfying quality of life without learning self-control. We are not only to repress sinful anger, bad language, evil desires, covetousness, and sexual impurity, but also, by the Holy Spirit’s power, to displace these sins with positive […]
“Phoebe our sister…has been a helper of many and of myself also.” Romans 16:1-2. Women have often gone unrecognized for their achievements and contributions. And sadly, it’s also true in the church. But in Romans 16, we have an example of the importance of honoring women who serve faithfully. Paul mentioned at least eight women […]
“As for every man…to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor- this is the gift of God.” Ecclesiastes 5:19 The writer of Ecclesiastes saw God at every turn in the enjoyment of material things. From beginning to end, all of life is a continuous gift-giving by God. We deserve nothing. He owes us nothing. […]
“Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the Word and doctrine.” I Timothy 5:17 People respect service. We honor police officers who serve. We pay homage to military personnel who serve. But do we give the same honor and respect to those who are in […]