I am reminded today that, according to the Scriptures, it is better to have faith in the Master’s plan than in my master plan. It is better to trust in His wisdom than to rely on my own understanding. This is especially true when I am not getting the results I want, whether in possessions,… Read More »

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). The Lord comforts us in… Read More »

God places caregivers all along the path of our lives. Today, I want to take just a moment to celebrate one without whom I wouldn’t be here. Today marks the 48th anniversary of my dad’s passing, and I remember it vividly. I still have a scar on my right arm that commemorates that evening. I… Read More »

In this hot, dry weather, as I gaze upon parched lawns and withering leaves, I remember “I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God” (Psalm 52:8). Olive trees are known for their resilience and longevity, and symbolize peace, prosperity, and blessing. I have experienced these in both material and spiritual ways… Read More »

“When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?” (Acts 3:12). When I read the fantastic adventures in the Scriptures, I don’t see amazing men and women of God;… Read More »

In the same way as music, fragrances can create a pleasing sensory experience that affects our mood and elevates our spiritual awareness. Fragrances have historically played a significant role in worship. Moses was instructed to make an altar for offering incense, symbolizing prayers rising to heaven. Frankincense and myrrh were presented to Jesus. And we… Read More »

The temperature is projected to be 95 degrees today, and a heat advisory is in effect. What a perfect day for our A/C to die! This presents a fresh challenge to align my heart with the biblical directive to “rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4). Granted, relative to other hardships, temporarily being without air… Read More »

“And Elisha prayed, ‘O LORD, open his eyes so he may see‘” (2 Kings 6:17). May your present state of being, whatever it may be, lead you to a deeper and more intimate place with Him. May you see and seize, by faith, the opportunity “right now” is providing you for that journey. May you… Read More »

Technically speaking, there is no such thing as “time management.” Time cannot be managed. It moves forward relentlessly and never backs up. It never sleeps or pauses to rest. Time is a perpetual motion carrier and we are all its passengers. Therefore, a more accurate term than “time management” is “choice management.” As time moves… Read More »

“Nothing of importance happened today,” King George III of Great Britain recorded in his diary on Thursday, July 4, 1776. Like all of us, King George was confined to the narrow view of his immediate surroundings. He was oblivious to the significant events unfolding on that unremarkable Thursday. Even with knowledge of those events, he… Read More »