Anytime I have the same topic pop up several times in several different ways in a short time, it gets my attention - and that is what has been happening. A daily short devotional/prayer calendar I have has been dealing with the topic of fear every day since the beginning of this month.  Some verses … Continue reading Do Not Let Fear Drive You →

Recommended Reading:  Exodus 35:1-36:7 Since the new year began a few weeks ago, I once again started reading through the Bible, which I read from beginning to end every year.  That, of course, means I am currently reading the Old Testament.  I used to somewhat dread this part of the experience, but every year I … Continue reading Heart Generosity →

According to Dictionary.com the definition of self-control is:  “control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc.”  That same source says the definition of self-discipline is:  “discipline and training of oneself, usually for improvement.” One of the devotionals from that book I mentioned last week that was given out by my church for the … Continue reading Self-Control →

I want to lay a bit of groundwork and give a couple of explanations before getting into the meat of my article today:                                                                 … Continue reading Steadfast →

“Untilled ground, however rich, will bring forth thistles and thorns; so also the mind of man.” (Teresa of Avila) At the beginning of each year, the church I attend has a 4 day conference with special speakers to “ring in the new year” with outstanding preaching.  This year 2023, on January 9, our guest speaker … Continue reading Do Not Give Up →

(Recommended Reading:  Luke 6:27-38) I believe that when we learn to live our lives as a generous person - in every aspect - we will be so much happier and fulfilled. If you make a comment like “live generously” to some people, they will automatically think you are only talking about money.  Although it is … Continue reading Live Generously →

There is a saying that I have heard many times in my life, and I am sure you probably have too.  It is:  “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” * Since today is the beginning of a new year, it seems like that is a good “thought for the day” … Continue reading Roll Out The Red Carpet →

I hope you will forgive me for recycling a previous article. I am also publishing it a day early, because I know everyone will be very busy tomorrow. I wrote this for Christmas in 2019 and I hope you will enjoy it, either for the first time or as a repeat. (Recommended reading Luke 1 … Continue reading This Event We Call Christmas →

Most of you that read this are citizens of the United States - a country referred to as the land of the free.  Sure, we have rules and regulations that we are expected to follow - but, we still have more freedoms than most other countries in the world.  However, I believe that we tend … Continue reading Freedom →

(Recommended Reading: 1 Kings 11:1-15:24) Solomon was so very full of wisdom and the love of His God – yet he eventually slid down the slippery slope of sin and it cost the nation of Israel dearly.  His mistake?  Taking many foreign wives.  Multiple wives were not the issue because that was common at that … Continue reading The Road To Ruin →