Category: Devotionals

Wisdom from God’s Word for every day of your life.

Truth or Opinion?

“But who do you say I am?”.” Matthew 16:15 NLT “’What is truth?’ is the preeminent question of life and eternity.” My thoughts today ask, “Truth or opinion?” What you believe, how you live, and ultimately who you become will be shaped by the opinions of others and what you […]

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The Practice of Prayer

“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2 NLT “Prayer communicates your heart to God’s heart.” My thoughts today are about the “practice of prayer.” If you want to understand prayer, read the Psalms. It truly is a book for all seasons, expressing the […]

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Limitations

“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 NIV “With God, your life can be released into the capacities of unmeasured potential.” My thoughts today are about “limitations.” Over lunch more than ten years ago, a friend and successful business man asked what I had hoped to accomplish in my […]

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Living Sacrificially

“The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” John 10:11 NIV “The limits of your sacrifice evidence the reality and extent of your love.” My thoughts today are about “living sacrificially.” Sacrifice is often avoided whenever possible, until there remains no other option. Most of us are sacrifice-adverse. […]

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The Illusion of Success

“That you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 2 NKJV. “Satisfaction is a more reliable measurement of success than the resulting rewards.” My thoughts today are about the “illusion of success.” Success is a worthy goal; no one wants to […]

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