Scripture: Isaiah 54:10 For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Thought for the Day: Albert Ellis, the psychologist and author, once wrote: The art of love is largely the art of persistence. The Lord’s love is steadfast, and we
Scripture: Matthew 23:12 All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted. Thought for the Day: I was just reading the other day about Kate Middleton, the woman who married into British Royalty, yet she still likes to do her own grocery shopping and cooking. Witnessing little acts of humility raises something within the human soul. Someone quietly provides an act of
Scripture: 1 Kings 10:14-15 The weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred sixty-six talents of gold, besides that which came from the traders and from the business of the merchants, and from all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land. Thought for the Day: Though this may sound impressive, it is actually the beginning of Solomon’s decline. The six
Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Thought for the Day: Carl Sandburg wrote, “Nothing happens unless first we dream.” I want to dare you to dream; I want to challenge you to seek the dream God is dreaming for you; I want to invite you to risk some discomfort and possible apprehension in discovering the dream God has envisioned
Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32 “What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, “Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, “I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, “I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will
Scripture: Matthew 11:28 And Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Thought for the Day: A great Buddhist teacher once wrote, “View all problems as challenges. Look upon negatives that arise as opportunities to learn and grow. Don’t run from them, condemn yourself, or bury your burden in saintly silence.” Those closing words about
Scripture: Genesis 1:20 And God said, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.” Thought for the Day: I know bats are not technically birds, but notice how scripture says they are to fly above the earth and across the dome of the sky. It does not say they should fly in the sanctuary.
Scripture: Proverbs 16:9 The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps. Thought for the Day: You’ve probably heard someone say, “I just need to turn this over to the Lord.” I appreciate those words, and there are moments when the situation we face leaves us with absolutely no control. All the stressing and sleepless nights will not make a lick of difference, and those
Scripture: Proverbs 22:7 The words of the wise: Incline your ear and hear my words, and apply your mind to my teaching… Thought for the Day: I have taken a few days off during the Klein Spring Break to spend time with my son. The rain and cooler weather has put a bit of a damper on our plans, and so I have done something that is a
Scripture: Proverbs 22:9 Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor. Thought for the Day: One of the great voices of Christianity, Billy Graham, was speaking against the notion of a self-serving understanding of “blessing” when he said: We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing. Wherever your life resembles that of a cistern, seek God’s help