“That through endurance and the encouragement we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV. Encouragers find themselves being encouraged. My thoughts and comments today are, “be encouraged.” Life can be wearing and wearying. Weariness and discouragement accumulate like emotional dust, layer upon layer until its load gradually becomes more than you […]
“If anyone would come after Me, he must . . follow Me.” Mark 8:34 NIV. Religion is complicated; spirituality is simple. My thoughts and comments today are about “simple choices.” A healthy, robust spiritual life is possible for you. Certainly, that requires intention, attention, and priority. Spiritual life is not […]
“Be generous on every occasion.” 2 Corinthians 9:11 NIV. Generosity is in the magnitude of your sacrifice more than the measure of your gift. My thoughts and comments today are about “a generous life.” Generosity is a lifestyle, not an occasional benevolence. I have observed that generous people are happier […]
“Like clay is in the hand of the potter, so are you in My hand.” Jeremiah 18:6 NIV. Remain in God’s hands until His work is complete and His plan evident. My thoughts and comments today are about “a work in progress.” People are so impatient; we expect everything to […]
“Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10 NIV. There is no lack for those who seek God with a whole heart. My thoughts and comments today are about “shoppers and seekers.” When a sales clerk asks, “Can I can help you,” most shoppers answer, “Just looking.” […]