“God . . will not forget how hard you have worked for Him.” Hebrews 6:10 NLT. Anything done for another’s good will be neither unnoticed nor unrewarded by God. Ever felt underappreciated? Most of us have. Spouses and parents often do, but friendships and social relationships can also result in […]
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23 NLT. Feelings are real but seldom reliable, neither to be ignored nor fully trusted. Do you ever consider how much everyday life is governed by emotions? There is a close link between what you think and […]
“The Lord said . . ‘What is that in your hand?’” Exodus 4:2 NIV. Great achievement awaits your reliance on the power of God. You have potential, God-given and unique to you. Few recognize their full potential; still fewer reach theirs. When you believe God crafted you in His image […]
“That which . . we have heard . . seen . . touched.” 1 John 1:1 NIV. The spiritual experience of others is no adequate substitute for your own. There are two things I notice about people’s lives today; most lives are busy, therefore isolated to varying degrees. I think […]
“Oh, that men would give thanks to God for His goodness.” Psalm 107:8 NKJV. Even the misfortune of circumstance or mistreatment of others is redeemed in God’s hands. Much more good fills one’s life than bad, though it doesn’t always feel that way in a particular moment. Occasionally, the good […]