Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-9 For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let the prophets and the diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to the dreams that they dream, for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, says the Lord. Thought for the Day: Two nights ago, I
Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20 From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their
Scripture: Psalm 119:37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways. Thought for the Day: In his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey puts forth the proposition that “most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” When we look at our lives, crisis (or what describes itself as crisis,
Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Thought for the Day: Our own Larry Lipton helps to organize a monthly Public Safety Forum here in Northwest Houston, and he sends regular email updates. Recently, he sent an announcement that included
Scripture: 1st Samuel 3:10 Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” Thought for the Day: Samuel hears the voice of God numerous times, but does not recognize it initially. If you were to guess, how often has God extended an invitation to you that you did not recognize? It is difficult to sort out
Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands;
Scripture: Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Thought for the Day: Those might be some of the most familiar words found in scripture, and they are spoken in so many different settings. Over the years, I have heard those words in many different ways. Depending on what word or phrase you place the emphasis,
Scripture: Proverbs 12:24-26 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor. Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up. The righteous gives good advice to friends, but the way of the wicked leads astray. Thought for the Day: Like so many sections of the Proverbs, it feels as if we are receiving good advice
Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, “He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to
Scripture: Luke 24:13-16 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. Thought for the Day: The big day has come and gone.