Daily encouragement for Christians
A reminder, as we prepare to enter into a new year of uncertainty, that God is still working on our behalf. “Some twenty-first birthday this is!” he said. The young man had just purchased his first legal twelve-pack of beer and was headed home to celebrate. But God had other plans. As he sat on […]
Do you know anyone who walks through life with a “holier than you” kind of attitude? It’s natural to want to feel superior to others and it’s easy to get a big head when God uses you to be a part of bringing in his kingdom. But beware of thinking too highly of yourself. “For […]
I’m a person who loves color, bright and vivid color. Rainbows are one of my favorite things to look at. If I’m driving and a rainbow appears, I become quite distracted. I have a difficult time looking back at the road and have been known to pull over and stare. Does a rainbow mean anything […]
There are consequences to everything. Do you share your home with a dog? Dogs are wonderful companions but they come with a cost that goes far beyond money. They are interrupters infringing on your time and energy. They aren’t considerate when they want to go out. You can choose not to let them out but […]
What’s your excuse? We’ve all had that question directed at us at some point in our lives. It’s a common reaction to think, “Oh no, I’m in trouble if I don’t find someone or something to blame for this.” Then the mind begins to search for a place to point the finger of accusation. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
How does God’s love comfort you? Have your eyes been opened to see his special touches? Maybe you caught all the green lights on your way to work. Perhaps the perfect parking spot opened right in front of you. When did you last see a rainbow or a special bird or butterfly? Maybe it’s your […]
Are you enjoying a smooth Christian walk or do you stumble, trip, and tumble? I am a stumbling, tripping tumbler. I could be tempted to feel like a failure if it weren’t for Father’s Word, which tells me it’s all part of the plan: “He is a stone that will make people stumble, a rock […]
There are many different versions of the Bible. While this is upsetting to some people, who think their preferred version is the only correct one, I appreciate those written in a contemporary style; they are simpler and easier to understand. I’ve known many people who have never read the Book because they didn’t understand the […]
