Daily encouragement for Christians
A blast from the past: “Look what I found at the bottom of the stairs,” announced my brother holding a large bag of groceries. I was so thankful for I knew my mom had trouble navigating my stairs–so I assumed she, knowing I had no food, had been the one to leave the bag. We […]
The Book of Life…do you believe it exists? God mentions this book throughout the Bible. What do you imagine is contained within His book? Perhaps a list of names? Do you expect your name to be inside? If yes, do you imagine it’s your earthly name or your new name that no one will know […]
Do you consider yourself to be selfish? Maybe you’re generous to a fault. Is it possible? I have a friend who often uses the term “appropriately-selfish.” Do you think there is ever a time to be selfish? What about time itself–do you give it all away on a first-come-first-serve basis, until you drag your weary […]
“If someone asks you for something, give it to him: if someone takes what belongs to you, don’t demand it back.” (Luke 6:30) Most of us have a seriously difficult time with this. From the time we are born we are needy and selfish, crying, and demanding. As children, sharing does not come natural. We […]
When I think of the masks our government would like us to wear it reminds me of Father’s dress code and I wonder if my helmet will pass as a mask. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there, right? You have likely heard about the armor of God, the things you […]
Are you fasting for lent? When I was growing up we always observed lent by fasting meat on Fridays. That meant a lot of McDonald’s Filet O’ Fish for lunch and fish sticks for dinner. That fits well into the dictionary definition; abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a […]
If you are reading this you have successfully made the transition from 2019 to 2020. It’s a new decade, a new year, a new day. Somehow it has the power to give us new hope for the future. Why? It’s just another day in time. I have never been one of those many people who […]
Proverbs 3:5-6 Have you ever found yourself in a situation way over your head? How did you get there and how did you get through it? Several years ago my girlfriend was dying and not being properly cared for at home. I knew I had to take her into my home and care for her. […]
