Jul 31
“A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps” Proverbs 14:15 (NIV) At times it seems that we just go through our “day to day” and coast along with the crowd, or float through our routines. God cares about our daily grind, and He wants to weave into it! A basketball […]
Jul 29
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death” Proverbs 14:12 (NIV) Many times we want things to be okay to do, or not to do, based on what we feel is best for our own interests. We can tend to twist our thinking that God […]
Jul 26
“Like a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay is the man who gains riches by unjust means. When his life is half gone, they will desert him, and in the end he will prove to be a fool” Jeremiah 17:11 (NIV) Throughout our lives we will experience unfair situations. People may get promoted or […]
Jul 22
“Set up road signs; put up guideposts. Take note of the highway, the road that you take” Jeremiah 31:21 (NIV) American Heritage Dictionary defines guidepost, “a post with a sign giving directions for travelers, usually placed at a crossroad“. We are always looking for guidance and direction. There are small and major decisions that seem to be always pressing our way. […]
Jul 17
“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil” Psalm 37:8 (NIV) I looked up “fret” in the dictionary. The first definition is, “to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, or the like”. The second definition helped me to see today’s verse more as a warning than a suggestion; “to […]
Jul 15
“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me” Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) Our past choices, feelings that question God’s existence, discouragement, being treated unfairly, all can play a part of those times we […]
Jul 10
“He forgave us ALL our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; He took it away, nailing it to the cross” Colossians2:13-14 (NIV) Ever want to just start over? Ever go through a day filled with poor choices, bad thinking, or missed opportunities? […]
Jul 8
“We constantly pray for you that by His power He may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith” 2 Thessalonians 1:11 (NIV) We tend to separate our “spiritual life” and our regular life. But the key to ‘fulfilled’ living is to allow the two to collide. We can let God weave […]
Jul 5
“There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves… without self-control… lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God” 2 Timothy 3:1-4 (NIV) Our minds seem to always go to; “what can I do that will be fun?” Or, “what will make me feel good?” Believe me, I desire […]
Jul 2
“Obey your earthly masters with respect. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does” Ephesians 6:5-8 I feel like today’s verse can relate to how we deal with our bosses, coaches, parents, teachers, or anyone we work under. […]