Scripture: Proverb 23:18 Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Thought for the Day: Someone once quoted this passage and said, “It is really easy for others to say that when they are not the one who feels the loss and disappointed.” The promises of faith seem very clear that God will not cut us off, but it does not mean that
Scripture: Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Thought for the Day: On this day in 1612, nine women and two men were found guilty and executed for being witches. This was part of what would be called: The Pendle Witch Trials in Lancashire, England. Though some of
Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 12:12 The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, signs and wonders and mighty works. Thought for the Day: I had a couple of hours to get some work done yesterday afternoon. I had taken Zach to a birthday party, and my plan was to swing by Panera Bread for a bowl of soup and some good work time in
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Thought for the Day: I had a great lunch with
Scripture: Revelation 13:10If you are to be taken captive, into captivity you go; if you kill with the sword, with the sword you must be killed. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints. Thought for the Day: The book of Revelation is a unique piece of literature. It is called Apocalyptic literature, which literally means to unveil. In a time of persecution, the
Scripture: Matthew 6:3-4 (the Message) When you help someone out, don’t think about how it looks. Just do it – quietly and unobtrusively. That is the way your God, who conceived you in love, working behind the scenes, helps you out. Thought for the Day: Yesterday, I needed to run home over the noon hour to watch Zach while Donna went to a doctor’s appointment. I took my
Scripture: Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. Thought for the Day: I would guess most people, religious and non-religious, know that basic axiom. Maybe our general familiarity has made us assume we know it’s meaning, yet do we know its full implication? For that reason, I appreciate those who provide me a new take on a well established idea. My favorite
Scripture: John 16:22 So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. Thought for the Day: Today’s planned devotional will be delayed to bring a thought about Robin Williams. As most of you know, Robin Williams died yesterday. As strange as it may sound, he has been a part of my
Scripture: 1st John 3:18 Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. Thought for the Day: This past Saturday, I had a wedding at the church. It was a small, quiet service in the gazebo. It was rather hot, but that was not going to deter this couple from getting married, but something else nearly brought things to a screeching halt.
Scripture: Psalm 97:1 The Lord is King! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! Thought for the Day: I’m excited about today! I am excited to be back in worship at Cypress Creek Christian Church. The last two Sundays I have gone to worship services in Alliance, Nebraska and Lincoln, Nebraska. Both of them were wonderful in their own way, and no matter where I