July 1

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change; though the mountains shake in the roar of the sea; though its waters roar and foam; though the mountains tremble with its tumult.” How little my daily troubles become when I read this […]

June 30

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.” It is very easy to get caught up in working toward a goal for the Lord. I get an idea and set out to accomplish it. Though I mean well, reaching the goal may not always be what God […]

June 29

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Do not fear anything in your life. You have no need to fear because God will never leave you. AMEN. -Shared by Robert Myers

June 28

“Open my eyes to see wonderful things in your Word. I am but a pilgrim here on earth: how I need a map – and your commands are my chart and guide. I long for your instructions more than I can tell.” The answer to difficult questions lies within. All we have to do is […]

June 27

“Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” These are the traits by which we will be known as children of Christ. People will see these things in us and want to know more. These characteristics are not natural to humankind. It is only through […]

June 26

“Always be joyful, pray constantly; and for all things give thanks.” For all things give thanks? Give thanks for losing my job? For a condition that requires scary surgery? For having to move away from my family and friends? Give thanks for feeling out of place? For not having a friend to call in a […]

June 25

“Those crucified with Him also heaped insults on Him.” I read this verse and I try to imagine insulting someone while I myself am hanging on a cross. It seems almost absurd. And yet, here it is. A powerful illustration of the absolute depths of man’s pride. When am I like those people? The difference […]

June 24

“Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Last year we had a new manager take over our branch. It seemed that no matter how friendly or […]

June 23

“I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, who walk in the way which is not good, following their own thoughts.” Although this was speaking to the people of Judah, I know it speaks to us today. How often do we find ourselves trying to fix our own problems and […]

June 22

“All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful, yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” Recently I read an article by Dr. Berry Brazelton concerning discipline. He wrote, “The meaning of discipline is teaching, not punishment, and its goal is to […]