It’s pretty easy to live a Godly life when you’re surrounded by Godly people. Most of the time, however, we aren’t only around Christians. We find unGodly people in our workplaces, the stores we frequent, on the streets, and….well, everywhere we go! When we are in the midst of the…
HYMN DAY! “Onward, Christian Soldiers” by S. Baring-Gould always inspires me to march around the house while I sing, even if it disturbs the cats. 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before! Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward…
My parents were married a little over 60 years when my Mom graduated to heaven. That’s a pretty big number, and a pretty big commitment! But even more than my mom and dad were committed to each other, they were individually and as a couple committed to following their Lord.…
Has someone ever done something kind for you and you made it a point to repay them somehow—not because it was what they expected, but because you appreciated their gesture? That’s what the psalmist was talking about here when he calls God his portion. God satisfies us at the core…
Have you heard the old adage “practice makes perfect”? It’s kind of misleading. Humans can’t reach perfection because we’re, well, human. But by practicing, we get better and better and will eventually make fewer and fewer mistakes. The same applies to our Christian lifestyle. We need to make holiness our…
Are you a night-time worrier? I don’t know what happens sometimes, but I lay down to sleep and immediately my brain starts tripping through all kinds of things that are not conducive for peaceful rest. I have found an antidote for the night-time worries. It’s found in Isaiah 26:3—”You will…
HYMN DAY! “Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It!” by Fanny Crosby. Sing this one at the top of your lungs and give Him thanks for all He’s done for you. (I want this sung at my funeral.) Redeemed—how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed, how I love to proclaim…
Life is fraught with afflictions. Health challenges, financial woes, broken relationships… I could go on and on. Regardless of what challenge you are currently facing, you can know that you aren’t facing it alone. As shared yesterday, He is with you. And these afflictions are temporary. The troubles of this…
I have probably said this before, but you can speak ill of me, and it might hurt my feelings, but I’ll let it go. However, speak ill of one of my children, grandchildren, or other family members, and prepare for battle. I will fervently defend the ones I love. In…
If we took a poll, I surmise 100% of those queried would answer “yes” to this question: Have you ever been judged unfairly by someone? Maybe a parent held you accountable for something your sibling did. Maybe a boss misinterpreted something you said and drew incorrect conclusions. Maybe a police…
