God is God is God is God is God. There is no one more powerful, more wise, more capable, more deserving of reverence and awe. His decisions are based on His power, wisdom, and ability to see beyond our limited scope. From our viewpoint, there are situations that don’t seem…
When was the last time you were broken-hearted for someone who’s caught in sin’s sway? Those who steadfastly ignore God are lost. Not just lost for this lifetime, but potentially lost for eternity if they don’t turn to their Maker. Instead of getting angry at those who oppose God’s way…
Oh this world is full of temptations! And because we’re walking around in human skin, our nature invites us to partake of things that really aren’t best for us. Asking God to guard our thoughts and actions so sin doesn’t take control is a wise daily prayer. We all know…
I love “Trust and Obey” by John Henry Sammis. So much wisdom and truth presented in the stanzas of this hymn. Read them and thank the Lord for His loving guidance today. 1. When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, what a glory he sheds…
Have you experienced the blessing of knowing you are walking in His footsteps? Even when the way is hard, if I know I’m where I’m meant to be—walking in obedience—I find joy and satisfaction. When we obey Him, we don’t need to look over our shoulder in concern we’ll be…
When you give a child instructions, it’s usually wise to ask, “Do you understand?” before setting them loose on whatever you’ve assigned. If they don’t understand the process, know how to use the tools, or are otherwise confused, the end result will likely not be what you envisioned. God provides…
Boundaries…we all need them. Boundaries keep us safe, teach us common sense limits, and equal the playing field for everyone. Without boundaries, chaos ensues and unpleasant consequences plague us. We all need to respect and honor boundaries, whether those boundaries are the rules in a household or classroom, the law…
There are some days when it seems as if evil is winning. There’s no denying wickedness is rampant. But winning? Oh, no. No chance of that. JESUS holds the victory over evil, and there is a day coming when the evil one and all who follow him will be brought…
HYMN DAY! “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” by Edward Mote overflows with assurance! Sing it or pray it as a praise to His name today. 1 My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean…
Psalm 91 starts out, “The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust’…” When I look back at my life, there are so many…
