Feb 13
‘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 […]
Feb 10
“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. […]
Feb 9
“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 […]
Feb 8
“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 […]
Feb 7
“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. […]
Feb 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 […]
Feb 3
“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 […]
Feb 2
“He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power” Isaiah 40:29 (NASB) All our lives we are taught to be strong, independently self-sufficient, and know as much as possible so we don’t even appear weak in any way. It’s worse for men. Maybe that’s why a man, in the pre-GPS days, would drive […]
Feb 1
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart” Colossians 4:2 (NLT) Devoting to something is a lot more than just doing it. Being devoted to a sport, cause, or person has focused passion behind it. God knows that prayer, talking to Him, is critical to our fulfillment in life. So He […]