The only thing we can do about the past is learn from it. So let’s do that and then forget it and look for the new dawn. Start tomorrow in the new day. Think of all the days ahead for healing and progress. The problems in the world are proof that it’s broken. But we […]
Ever prayed for patience?
I made that mistake, too. We don’t need to pray for it because problems are coming, aren’t they? Big, juicy problems. They serve two purposes – the require we endure and the result will be spiritual growth. Remember what Solomon prayed for when God appointed him King? He was young so he prayed for wisdom […]
Pretend…
….that you’re at the starting block in the Olympic 100 meter dash. The starter calls “Get Set” and your body is all coiled to explode off the blocks. That’s what we’re like in God’s eyes. We are ready to be used of God. He has prepared us and we are ready physically and mentally. We […]
Who made us the judge?
I’m sure many of us have been shown mercy in our lives when we deserved worse. Mercy begins with humility. Pride and arrogance precludes mercy. They feel powerful, when in reality they are heading for trouble. We can’t expect everyone to be like us. What a miserable world that would be. Instead, we need to […]
Take off the mask
I’m not referring to COVID masks. I mean the masks we wear to hide behind. God created us whole. We can become complete by not hiding behind defensiveness. By not trying to “look good” to others when we’re not. We need to step out into the light to see and be seen. Faking who we […]
Attitude from gratitude
Life is tough – God is tougher. He watches and listens if we are open to Him. He is the deliverer – and when deliverance comes our attitude needs to change from fear to confidence. He can help us switch our tack like on a sailing ship and head in the right direction. Even though […]
At the heart of life is….
Spirit! We all get that feeling occasionally that life is not moving the way we wish. Maybe we have lost our courage and feel powerless to confront our problems. We need to be sure not to avoid seeking God in such times. We may think God is mad at us. But His Word assures us […]
Encourage another
We are such a divided nation today. When, stopped by a woman as he left what is now known as Constitution Hall, was asked sort of government was formed inside. He replied, “A Republic, Madam – if we can hold it!” Unity begins with love and humility. We can encourage others if we approach them […]
Why are we hard on ourselves?
Satan is the great Accuser. That’s all the power he has. He calls us out for our sins, even for our mistakes. Not only that, but he declares we are worthless because of them. More than that he says we’ll never change – so why not just come over to his side? God never gives […]
Still giving while hurting
A true friend puts others’ well-being right up with their own. Things are going to get bad for us at times. Does that mean we only think of our well-being? Jesus had been told of the murder of his best friend, John The Baptist, who was killed in a horrible way. Yet, when he went […]
