November 5

“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” God has given us an inherent measure or amount of faith […]

November 4

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day  has enough trouble of its own.” Life is tomorrow and tomorrow is life. We live in a world of anxiety. We worry about our health, finance and family. On top of these, there is the threat of terrorism and security. It […]

November 3

The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha. You are worried and troubled over so many things, but just one is needed. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it will not be taken away from her.” We live in an anxious world. People rush around to get things done, but often neglect what matters most. I […]

November 2

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels and have not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal… And thou I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profiteth me nothing… And now […]

November 1

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.” When I was invited to be a part of this project, I was very excited to be included and immediately tried to start writing. After many false starts, I began to wonder if I would be […]

October 31

“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the  Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies.” The Lord […]

October 30

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” I always enjoy watching the children of our church. They are so excited about life and full of joy. We are instructed by God to teach our children how to live a Christian life […]

October 29

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.” Today we live in a world of change. What was state of the art two years ago is now approaching obsolescence. The world of fashion can decide how long or short, wide or narrow, colorful or muted our clothes should be; and the same […]

October 28

“He restores my soul.” In the spring of 2004 I was in seminary and taking an Old Testament class where we had to take original texts in Hebrew and translate them to English. It was hard work, but I found the task immensely illuminating. As I translated Psalm 23, I came to verse 3 and […]

October 27

Then he came there to a cave and lodged there; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord the God of hosts; for the sons of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn […]