Mar 29
The lazy man says, “There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!” Proverbs 26:13 We need to ask ourselves when we choose not to do something, “is this an excuse or a legitimate reason?” I do catch myself doing some mental gymnastics to convince myself not to do something that probably needed to be done. […]
Mar 27
Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body 1 Corinthians 12:15 (NIV) The Apostle Paul is writing this to a group of people who had a tendency to compare themselves to […]
Mar 25
“…God loves a cheerful giver. And He is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good deed” 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 We have a natural tendency to go throughout our day with thoughts of our own “needs […]
Mar 20
‘God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, riches or honor…but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people…, therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, riches and honor…’ 2 Chronicles 1:11-12 (NIV) King Solomon was asking […]
Mar 18
“Among all these soldiers there were seven hundred chosen men who were left-handed, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair and not miss” Judges 20:16 (NIV) These men were called upon to fight for the Israelite army. I guarantee that these soldiers didn’t “just happen” to be good at the sling shot. […]
Mar 13
“Let us not love merely with words or tongue but with actions” 1 John 3:18 People need to hear that they are cared about. They need words of encouragement. And it is important for us to give out those words for our good, as well as, for the good of the receiver. But taking it […]
Mar 11
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me” Psalm 28:7 (NIV) I grew up watching the original Superman. I didn’t care that a pair of glasses distracted everyone from connecting the true identity of the world famous Superman, with “mild mannered newspaper reporter” Clark Kent. I loved […]
Mar 8
“Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time” Ephesians 5:15-16 (NASB) I hate when I drop a piece of paper in the wind. It is always an adventure. My last episode found me briskly walking after a note that was skipping along the parking lot. […]
Mar 6
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad” Proverbs 12:25 (NASB) I have been getting into crossword puzzles lately. I heard that it is good exercise for the brain of those who are getting old. Now that I am in my 50’s, I figure I need to keep […]
Mar 4
“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act” Proverbs 3:27 (NIV) We don’t always have time to stop our busy schedules to hop on a plane to Kenya and help construct a bridge. But we always have time to give those around us some words of […]