“I will require your . . firstfruits and choicest of contributions.” Ezekiel 20:40 Amplified “What would otherwise be ordinary is sacred when your best is first dedicated to God.” My thoughts today are about the “first and best.” The most liberating thing you will ever do is the decision to […]
“People the Father seeks to be His worshipers.” John 4:23 NAS “Worship is the recognition of God’s proper place and your fitting response of devotion.” My thoughts today are about “true worship.” Worship happens instinctively. You were created to worship the One who created you. When you do that it […]
“If you are trustworthy about worldly wealth . .” Luke 16:11 NLT “Ownership is an illusion; stewardship is the reality.” My thoughts today are about the “illusion of ownership.” Life is built on the principle of stewardship, which means being entrusted with something of worth that is not your own, […]
“Do not despise these small beginnings.” Zechariah 4:10 NLT “Benign neglect may be little noticed, but is largely consequential.” My thoughts today are about “small things.” Be careful you don’t confuse something small as therefore being unimportant. Significance and size are not identical in most cases. Big is not always […]
“And whoever will not receive you . . let your peace return to you.” Matthew 10:13 “Leave your hurt; return to your peace.” My thoughts today are about “returning to peace.” A difficult, hurtful situation can leave you with more than you can handle at the time, and then you […]