Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Spring semester at my college begins this week. The text I use for my Public Speaking classes is Continue Reading…
Jeremiah 9:23-24 “Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, Continue Reading…
Romans 12:3 “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” [NIV] My senior year of Continue Reading…
Luke 2:10-11 “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Silent night; holy night; all is calm; all is Continue Reading…
Luke 2:11 “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” I’ve always liked the Christmas carol, “I Wonder As I Wander.” I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die. Continue Reading…
God’s love covers all our wrong-doing. He covers us, then wants us to cover others who wrong us with the same kind of love.
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Dear Friends, Are you looking for ideas for Christmas gifts? Maybe something you would like to add to your own wish list? Or perhaps you’re a leader who would like to give something special to your team that will last the whole year. I would like to suggest my devotional…. Continue Reading…
Proverbs 17:22 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Who doesn’t like to laugh? Everyone enjoys a good chuckle. As it turns out, laughter is more powerful than what we might think. The scripture proves to be spot on when a few thousand Continue Reading…
Exodus 3:14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” Who’s in charge of your life? “I AM” or “I am”? The contrast between following God’s agenda or our own could not Continue Reading…
Psalm 18:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. One of the highlights of our Thanksgiving dinner occurs when we go around the table and share something we’re thankful for in the past year. Since our meal includes extended family, it’s not unusual to hear twenty to Continue Reading…