It’s Yours for the Asking Hindsight is 2020, and foresight is even better – Sharon Thompson How many times have we made that hindsight statement? My experience has been in response to some decision I made that didn’t turn out quite right or as a way to encourage others that we all make mistakes and errors...
Humility While We Wait (inspired by devotions of Chris Tiegreen) I know I can be very impatient at times, especially when it comes to something I want—and let me be honest, believe I deserve—from God. I don’t always understand that His deep love for me causes Him to close doors I think should be opened...
His Strength is Perfect and His Grace Sufficient We have no power from God unless we live in the persuasion that we have none of our own – John Owen What we’ve been taught all our lives—always be strong, never show weakness, focus and go hard after success until you...
Not Easily Offended I have to admit that I sometimes have problems managing myself (my tongue especially) when someone tries to shame me or is offensive, whether or not it’s done intentionally. I catch feelings over being treated “less than” and I have a way of letting people know I am not the one. Yes…I...
To the Glory of God “Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which...
Dismiss Those ANTS The only one who can tell you, “You can’t win,” is you, and you don’t have to listen. — Jessica Ennis, Great Britain track and field Remember, the enemy has peeped our futures and quite skillfully uses his strategy to Distract, Disrupt and Discourage us. However, the bible reminds us of the history and...
Confidence in God or Control Can we honestly say we have confidence in God’s grace and care or does our confidence come from our own ability to control? I submit that we often find ourselves operating from a mindset of control, rather than submission (oops….I said one of the “S” words ). And that need to control...
The Best Gift “Gratitude and love are always multiplied when you give freely. It is an infinite source of contentment and prosperous energy.” – Jim Fargiano “Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way.” Luke 6:38 MSG Love You All...
Wait For It “Everything comes gradually and at it’s appointed time” – Ovid David the psalmist declared, “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart;...
Simply Peace “Peace requires us to surrender our illusions of control” – Jack Kornfield “Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you...
