Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4 …a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; Thought for the Day: Many people think of September 11th as a day for mourning and quiet reflection, yet what happens when September 11 is also the birthday of the one you call your spouse. In my household, this is a day of celebration. This is the
Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20 Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak. Thought for the Day: I have watched the faces of hurting people light-up when I told them how someone had
Scripture: Mark 8:34-35 Jesus called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.” Thought for the Day: In
Scripture: Psalm 88:13 But I, O Lord, cry out to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Thought for the Day: I believe that for most of us, Abraham Lincoln is a symbol of humility and authenticity. Though not a perfect man, he appears to have been a genuine person trying his best to live a life worthy of his calling. In reflecting on his own
Scripture: Psalm 37:7-8 Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret—it leads only to evil. Thought for the Day: The scriptures offer us simple and beneficial advice, and often it is the same simple and beneficial advice offered dozens of
Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-14 Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding, for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold. Thought for the Day: Have you ever come across an idea that initially catches your attention and then, as time passes, it gnaws on your soul like a dog gnaws on a bone? This happened to me recently when I read
Scripture: Matthew 3:6-8 (the Message) There at the Jordan River those who came to confess their sins were baptized into a changed life. When John realized that a lot of Pharisees and Sadducees were showing up for a baptismal experience because it was becoming the popular thing to do, he exploded: “Brood of snakes! What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river? Do you
Scripture: John 9:39 Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” Thought for the Day: A few days back, I mentioned Richard Rohr who is one of the faithful voices that stirs my spirit. Rohr writes, “This life journey has led me to love mystery and not feel the need
Scripture: 1st John 1:1-3 We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us—we
Scripture: Psalm 5:1-2 Give ear to my words, O Lord; give heed to my sighing. 2 Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I pray. Thought for the Day: Andrew Murray, the 19th Century pastor, said, “Some people pray just to pray and some people pray to know God.” Prayer can be one of the ways by which we can