Daily encouragement for Christians
Have you ever been so close to your goal that you could see it but before you were able to grasp it, the Spirit of God changed your direction? Throughout the history of the Bible, we read where God changes hearts. Some He hardens, some He softens, all according to His plan. When Saul decided […]
Jesus says “…keep asking and it will be given to you.” (Luke 11:9) But what should we ask for? I often have said, “I just want God’s will to be done.” That seemed safe. “Lord make me want what you want,” and I meant it. Then I saw what it was that He wants us […]
A repeat worth repeating: Are you so programmed to be a problem solver that you rehearse how to solve a problem that has not yet occurred anywhere except your mind? Many of us excel at lining our path with stumbling blocks of imagination. We convince ourselves that we walk in Murphy’s Law–anything that can go […]
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 […]
Have you ever considered how humble Moses and Aaron had to be for God to use them so powerfully? The people would grumble and the two of them would fall prostrate before the Lord and beg Him to forgive them and send an answer. God, in His loving faithfulness always provided instructions to solve the […]
“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 […]
