Daily encouragement for Christians
Have you ever been asked to say a prayer out loud in a group? If you have are you one of the many who nervously says, “I don’t know how to pray out loud,”? I think most often it’s because we have heard others pray with words that seem to flow effortlessly, we compare ourselves […]
Do you have too much stuff? Listening to the radio I heard it said that twenty-five percent of Americans with a two-car garage cannot park inside because their garage is used for storage. Another thirty-three percent can only get one car inside, for the same reason. I think about all of the storage units people […]
What is the greatest desire of your heart right now? Does it have anything to do with Father? I know that His greatest desire is that His children acknowledge Him not only in word but in action. 1 John chapter 3 stresses that God’s people will follow Him and be righteous people without sin. “No […]
A reminder from the archives: Do you like to read? I love to but I have a confession–I read so slow it’s difficult to finish a book. I have at least two reasons for this–vision issues and attention deficiency. While not the best combination for a devotional writer Father still manages to use me. Two […]
I was on a social media site when my interest was piqued about a page offering some interesting clothing bearing Christian slogans. I saw there were many comments and decided to see what people had to say about the company. I soon noticed that many of the comments had nothing to do with the company […]
Do you ever feel like you will crumble under the weight you carry on your shoulders? How do you choose to deal with it? The world offers many ways: counselors, exercise, yoga, drugs, alcohol to name a few. Years ago I managed a bookstore. I would sometimes notice that the same people seemed to always […]
Do you remember the last time you sat with God and truly repented of your wrongdoing–expressed sincere regret or remorse? Do you think you have anything to repent for? Most of the time I feel like I’m a pretty good person, until I examine Paul’s list of improper behaviors otherwise known as sin–I see myself […]
Do you think you’ve seen it all? Have you ever heard of Leviathan; the mystical creature of the sea? Does he exist in your mind as fact or fiction? If you are among the many who believe he is the product of a wild imagination I challenge you to read Job 40-41. God gives […]
I pulled this from the archives because another coffee maker is headed for the graveyard but the Word remains sharp as ever. It’s burial day for another coffee maker at my house. I used it nearly every day but now it needs to be replaced–I wore it out. It seems that everything we use–clothes, shoes, […]
“Happy the person who finds wisdom, the person who acquires understanding.” (Proverbs 3:13) Have you found wisdom through education? Do you proudly hold a degree that proves it? What has been your most studied subject? “Don’t be conceited about your own wisdom.” (Proverbs 3:7) Perhaps you didn’t even graduate high school. Does that make others […]
