Scripture: Ephesians 4:28 Thieves should no longer steal. Instead, they should go to work, using their hands to do good so that they will have something to share with whoever is in need. Thought for the Day: Some folks might hear this as a rather obvious statement – confirming that those who steal need to stop. But for Paul, he is not only telling thieves to change their
Scripture: Romans 16:3-4 Say hello to Prisca and Aquila, my coworkers in Christ Jesus, who risked their own necks for my life. I’m not the only one who thanks God for them, but all the churches of the Gentiles do the same. Thought for the Day: We always need to remember how Paul’s letters were not written with the intention of them becoming scripture. They were letters of
Scripture: Luke 17:33 Whoever tries to preserve their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life will preserve it. Thought for the Day: Jesus always liked to spin things – to turn on its head what was previously assumed to be true. At times, people would scratch their heads and comment on his sanity. Other times, people felt a bit of discomfort and so dismissed him. But
Scripture: Psalm 103:17-18 But the LORD’s faithful love is from forever ago to forever from now for those who honor him. And God’s righteousness reaches to the grandchildren of those who keep his covenant and remember to keep his commands. Thought for the Day: Love begins with _____________. I imagine that this fill-in-the-blank could be answered in all kinds of ways, many of them being very thoughtful and
Scripture: Luke 10:21 At that very moment, Jesus overflowed with joy from the Holy Spirit and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you’ve hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and shown them to babies. Indeed, Father, this brings you happiness…” Thought for the Day: The wonderful author on Spiritual Formation, Richard Foster, wrote the following: Joy, not grit, is the hallmark
Scripture: Psalm 115:10-13 Trust in the LORD, house of Aaron! God is their help and shield. You who honor the LORD, trust in the LORD! God is their help and shield. The LORD remembers us and will bless us: God will bless the house of Israel; God will bless the house of Aaron; God will bless those who honor the LORD— from the smallest to the greatest. Thought
Scripture: Psalm 75:1 We give thanks to you, God. Yes, we give thanks! Your name is near. Your marvelous deeds are declared. Thought for the Day: Today, I give thanks to God – Yes, I give thanks! This past weekend, I gathered with Disciple men from throughout the state of Texas, including 17 from Cypress Creek Christian Church. The retreat was held near Brownwood State Park, and if
Scripture: Daniel 10:12 He said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words…” Thought for the Day: “Do not fear,” is a statement that assumes fear, but often within scripture, the statement is said to one who
Scripture: Daniel 10:2-5 At that time I, Daniel, had been mourning for three weeks. I had eaten no rich food, no meat or wine had entered my mouth, and I had not anointed myself at all, for the full three weeks. On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river (that is, the Tigris), I looked up and
Scripture: Daniel 3:1 King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits and whose width was six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. Thought for the Day: Just a few verses ago, King Nebuchadnezzar had this marvelous transformation where he turned toward the Lord God. You’d think there was no going back, but then we arrive at