Daily encouragement for Christians
“It matters very little to me how I am evaluated by you or any human court.” (1 Corinthians 4:3) Are you secure enough to say that and mean it in your heart? If you are, is it because you are resting securely in the Lord, or because you are ignorant enough to think you don’t […]
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 […]
It’s football season in the United States. I have never been one who gets into sports. I can sit and enjoy a game if I’m in good company but it’s never my choice–except once for a Michigan/Ohio game. However, it seems that most of the population in our country is very sports-oriented. We pay outrageous […]
When was the last time your heart leaped with awe over something the Lord showed you? On a lovely summer evening, one of my grandkids ran in the house exclaiming, “There’s a rainbow outside! A double rainbow!” Three more kids and two very excited dogs ran out the door with her as she announced, “I […]
Have you ever read the book of Leviticus? It can be a hard read with all of the laws it lays down. In chapter nineteen alone, there are at least twenty-two “Do not,” statements. There are also four “Do,” statements: “Every one of you is to revere his father and mother, and you are to […]
July 24, 2020~a good reminder to take a break with the Lord. I have just returned from vacation with my husband, a trip we took to celebrate our twentieth anniversary. I determined it would be a stress-free time to relax and recharge. It was the first time I willingly took time off from writing and […]
“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 […]
A reminder from the past. “In everything give thanks, for this is what God wants from you who are united with the Messiah Yeshua [Jesus].” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) You probably know the verse but how good are you at following that direction during times of deep heartbreak? I remember getting a call at work from […]
Have you ever ignored someone’s warning about a situation choosing instead to follow the crowd, finding yourself in a storm that caused you to lose all hope? Sailing to Rome in stormy weather, Paul was given a warning that he shared: “Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be a catastrophe.” (Acts […]
“ADONAI (the Lord), God, said to the woman, ‘What is this you have done?’ The woman answered, ‘The serpent tricked me, so I ate.’” (Genesis 3:13) I wonder how many times I have been the deceived woman in the garden. I’ve been tricked into spending money on ideas to make big money fast. I’ve been […]
