Category: Devotionals

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

The Capacity to Regress

“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do.” Romans 7:15 NIV. Your capacity to regress to unprofitable behaviors is a besetting temptation. My thoughts and comments today are about “the capacity to regress.” At times, I am bewildered by how little […]

Continue Reading

Limits and Liberties

“Our goal is to stay within the boundaries of God’s plan for us.”  2 Corinthians 10:13 NLT. True success and happiness in life is to know and fulfill God’s boundaries. Lauren, my thoughts and comments today are about “limits and liberties.” “Fences make good neighbors.” (Mending Wall/ Robert Frost). Fences […]

Continue Reading

Trust and Confidence

“He who began a good work in you will complete it.” Philippians 1:6 NKJV. Self-confidence will fail but confidence in God is well placed. My thoughts and comments today are about “trust and confidence.” Confidence is essential for happiness and success. It is easy to admire those folk who seemingly […]

Continue Reading

Reflections on a Birthday

“The Gospel . . is power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16 NIV. You are not born into your family’s faith; you are born into the Kingdom of God. My thoughts and comments today are about, “reflections on a birthday.” Birthdays mark the journey of […]

Continue Reading

Stress and Stillness

“Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 NKJV. The pace of schedules and noise of surroundings generate stress. My thoughts and comments today are about “stress and stillness.” Stress is your body’s reaction to challenges, the impulse of “fight or flight.” Hurry, worry and weariness will […]

Continue Reading