Devotions
Full Steam Ahead
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward […]
Maximum Strength
“For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” – Psalm 86:5 Don’t you just love some of the claims that commercials make when talking about their product? It seems that to be competitive, companies feel compelled to change things up to draw attention and raise market share. Some […]
Time of Your Life
“But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. But the day of the Lord […]
This is the Way
And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. […]
Vacated*
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” – James 1:2-4 va·ca·tion /vāˈkāSH(ə)n,vəˈkāSH(ə)n/ noun an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or […]
Strengthened by Wisdom
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but […]
Enjoy the Ride
“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24 Do you enjoy riding roller coasters? I must admit that I am not much of a fan, but I have ridden […]
With Appreciation…
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! I say that because my calendar say that this week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and I hope that you have a very good week celebrating it in whichever way your school (or schools) choose to do so. I know that some of you will have special treats provided for you: […]
It’s Time
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:22 Time management is a critically important skill. In most industries, the effective management of time is a valuable commodity. It can be the difference between success and failure in many situations. A great example of the importance […]
Love Should End with Hope
I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon […]