Work

Finally, our vocation is a gift from God. Every day we should do our work in a way that honors him. Sure, we have a boss and performance reviews, but at the end of the day, only one review will matter. The Scottish pastor and Bible scholar Harry Ironside worked for a cobbler when he was a boy...

The original readers of this passage did not see a flippant formula. They understood that offering plans to Yahweh was a distinct act of worship and faith. They did so prayerfully and humbly. Let’s do the same. 

Whether in marriage or parenting, whether in the workplace or in relationships with friends, the believer is committed to a higher standard. People of integrity always keep their word. 

People can place their hope in a lot of things. But when hopes are attached to the wrong things, our expectations perish. Not so with God-given hope of joy. Based on the finished work of Christ, it will carry us into eternity. When the hope of Jesus is in us, our joy is complete! (John 15:11 NIV)

True knowledge is not measured by the grades we make at school or our performance at work. True knowledge is simply this: Living in awe of God and following his road rules.

Proverbs is the best parenting book ever written. But it’s not just for parents. This book is the Bible’s one-stop shop offering everyday wisdom for everyday life.

Following Jesus is not a spectator sport. Look around you. And get involved in the work of the Lord in the lives of others.

Believers follow Jesus through life, death, and glorious resurrection. Anyone who believes in Jesus “shall never die.” That’s the Good News!

No problem is too big for him to handle. No issue is impossible. The Almighty will always keep his promises. Trust him and watch him work in your life.