Daily encouragement for Christians
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 […]
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 […]
From the archives: How close do you feel to God right now? Are you satisfied with which seat He holds at the table of your heart? Is He sitting in the head chair holding your hand? Maybe at the opposite end where you can see Him but can’t hear or touch Him–or somewhere in between? […]
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 […]
From the archive: Have you ever been separated from a friend because of the changes you made in your life? When I started seeking Christ, a friend who had been a daily–sometimes twice a day–visitor to my home stopped coming. During that time I felt that she was rejecting me because I chose Jesus 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 […]
Do you play with fire on a regular basis? Do you jump in unprotected and unprepared? That’s a good way to get burned. I should know, I play with fire every day at this time of the year, literally. It is my job, during my awake hours, to keep the home fire burning. That requires […]
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 […]
