There’s a silver lining in every dark cloud, but we’re likely to miss it if we’re not looking up. If we’re not focused on God and trusting in Him how could we possibly find any peace in this … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – The Weight of Unforgiveness
We can’t always forget, but by God's strength, we can learn to forgive. Forgiving doesn’t mean that we condone their behavior. It doesn’t mean that we open a door for them to hurt us again. In … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – Good Friends Sharpen Without a Sharp Tongue
Like my food, I want my friends to be seasoned with salt. Wisely compassionate and yet speaking the truth. Sure, I enjoy a good laugh and a smile, but without sounding too much like Dr. Seuss, I … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – God Uses the Weak to Shame the Strong
God is victorious in ways that excel the wisdom of man. In Judges Chapter 7, we see Him pare down Gideon's army of 32,000 to a mere 300 men before sending them on off to the battle--a battle they … [Read more...]
http://www.facebook.com/timewarpwife – Let Perseverance Finish Its Work
If you've ever stood by a woman in labor, you might have guessed that she'd rather be doing anything else than pushing a 6 lb. human through a 4-inch hole. Perhaps you've even been there … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – Humility Paves a Road Toward Peace
The word pride could well be described in three words: me, myself, and I. It’s an attitude of elevation that puts us above others. It’s thinking more of ourselves than we should. On the flip side … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – To Bridle and Tame the Tongue
The Bible tells us that harsh words stir up anger and that a soft answer turns away wrath. It's hard to remember this when I'm frustrated and angry. Some days it feels like the harsh words just roll … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – The Parable of the Dirty Well
In one of his sermons, Charles Spurgeon shared a parable of a man from the East who came upon a mountain. Looking down from the mountain, he saw the sun shining brightly on a river stream. It looked … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – Running to Win
The Bible clearly teaches that selfish ambition is wrong. Ambition is good and can be healthy in fact, but that little word "selfish" changes the game. Competition can lead us to be the best we can … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – It’s About Jesus Within Us
When times are tough, we hope for better days, we wait for things to fall into place, and we pray that God will change the trials and situations around us. But here's the thing--perhaps the real … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – The Greatest Commandment
There will be days in your life when love feels like a comfy recliner and other days when it feels like you’re walking on glass. The reason for this is because love is more than a feeling and much … [Read more...]
Daily Devotion – Take Up Your Cross Daily
Every young seedling begins with a death. In order to grow, it needs to be buried, it has to take root, and it must be willing to give up the state it was in to become something new. In 1 … [Read more...]