And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — Colossians 3:23 (KJV) Some of the work that helps people most is easy to miss. After fixing a problem, I can take a few minutes to record which setting changed and how I tested … Continue reading →

It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV) A rough week can make a small setback feel permanent. A plan to make time for prayer or quiet can disappear … Continue reading →

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; — Romans 12:10 (KJV) During a busy week, even time with family can start to feel like a series of tasks. There’s food to prepare, a place to be, and something I forgot to pick up. … Continue reading →

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. — Proverbs 15:1 (KJV) When a computer stops working at the worst possible time, the person asking for help may already be frustrated. If the first thing I say is “You should have saved it,” I’ve probably made … Continue reading →

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, — James 1:5 (KJV) When someone asks for help with a decision, I can be quick to think of what I would do. But the choice might involve pressures I haven’t heard about. A friend choosing between two jobs, … Continue reading →

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. — 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) At night, a problem from work can keep running through my mind even though there’s nothing more I can do about it until morning. It’s easy to spend another hour rehearsing conversations that haven’t … Continue reading →

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2 (KJV) When someone says they’re overwhelmed, it can be hard to know what to offer. A family member might have dinner to make, homework to check, and a call they still need to return. Asking … Continue reading →

In every thing give thanks: — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) An ordinary day can end with a list of unfinished jobs. One email still needs a reply, the kitchen needs cleaning, and the task that was supposed to take ten minutes took an hour. If I replay only that list, … Continue reading →

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. — Psalm 119:105 (KJV) Troubleshooting can start with a screen full of errors. Looking at all of them at once makes the problem feel bigger. Picking the first error I can reproduce gives me somewhere to … Continue reading →

Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: — James 1:19 (KJV) Picture a long workday followed by a simple question at home. Someone asks whether I remembered to take care of something, and I hear criticism before I hear the question. If I answer … Continue reading →