“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as […]
“If you carefully consider [how you want to be remembered], you will find your definition of success. It may be very different from the definition you thought you had in mind. Perhaps fame, achievement, money or some of the other things we strive for are not even part of [it].” – Stephen Covey, author of […]
“She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy.” Proverbs 31:20 This week on social media, an older video remade its way into my heart. It depicts one of my favorite moments from the Rio Olympics where two women running in the 5,000-meter race put aside pride, nationality, […]
“The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.” Isaiah 50:4 When tragedy strikes, I find myself in conversations with heartbroken friends and feel at an utter loss to know what to say. I so desperately want […]
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 I generally try to hide my weaknesses. If I am not good at something, […]
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13-14 When someone hurts me to the core, it’s hard to forgive. According to this verse, we are called not only to forgive but to forget. Yea, this command isn’t an […]
If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath. Psalm 34:18 Even when we don’t “feel” like He is near, we have to cling to God’s promises. Feelings are based on circumstances, God’s promises are based on Truth. His promises never change. […]
“Our Father which art in heaven, we thy children are often troubled in mind, hearing within us at once the affirmations of faith and the accusations of conscience. We are sure that there is in us nothing that could attract the love of One as holy and as just as Thou art. Yet Thou hast […]
“Give respect to your father and mother, for without them you wouldn’t be here. And don’t neglect them when they grow old. Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction and life-giving understanding. When a father observes his child living in godliness, he is ecstatic with joy! So may your father’s heart […]
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]