Daily encouragement for Christians
“Do not let yourselves be conformed to the standards of ‘olam kazeh [this world].” (Romans 12:2) “Recoil from what is evil, and cling to what is good. Love each other devotedly and with brotherly love; set examples for each other in showing respect.” (Romans 12:9) In America, it seems that respect is becoming a […]
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 […]
Does your heart long for more? It seems to be human nature to want more and more of the things we enjoy. Sometimes less is more. Less alcohol brings more clarity of mind. Less smoking makes for more air space in your lungs. Less talking leaves more time for listening. Less reality TV may mean […]
Are you too busy to recognize a Sabbath day in your week? Does your job require or offer work every day? Are you in a financial bind–feeling that you must work as much as possible, even if it means months without a day off? Do you dream of a day to just rest? Do you […]
Have you ever regretted arguing with someone? My life has been scarred many times through word-battles that Paul warns us to avoid. “They accomplish nothing useful and are a catastrophe for the hearers.” (2 Timothy 2:14) Words spoken cannot be recalled. Ears that hear cannot unhear. Often times those ears are attached to children who […]
Life gets tough. Especially if you are trying to follow Jesus. He prayed to his Father, “I have given them your word and the world hated them because they do not belong to the world–just as I myself do not belong to the world.” (John 17:14) When you are walking with Satan he feels secure […]
Do you live in the United States? If yes, you are probably a spoiled little rich kid and don’t even realize it. Did you sleep in a bed last night? Over 150 million people don’t even have a home to put a bed in. Do you have the ability to draw water from the tap […]
“By your strength you set up the mountains. You are clothed with power. You still the roaring of the seas, the crashing waves, and the peoples’ turmoil. This is why those living at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your signs. The places where the sun rises and sets you cause to […]
From the archives: I wrote in my gratitude journal, thanking Father for lessons from the night before. Inspire Ministries had been hosting monthly meetings called Bible Journaling Night. Inspire is a labor of love to God from my friend Wendy. I knew I wanted to attend simply because Wendy was and continues to be a […]
A reminder of the power of prayer: “Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth, his praise was on my tongue. Had I cherished evil thoughts, Adonai [the Lord], would not have listened.” (Psalm 66:16-18) During […]
