Think It and Experience It When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love—then make that day count! – Steve Maraboli God’s Word admonishes us likewise: “Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is...
Receiving and Giving We’ve all heard the saying “it’s better to give than to receive”. And while that statement has good and honorable intent, when it comes to our relationship with Christ we must first receive from Him (daily nourishment) which then enables us to pour out into (nourish) others. In other words, we have to...
In Hot Pursuit Funny how when it comes to things we want in life we become focused and very creative in ways to achieve it. And we stay in hot pursuit, willing to go through “hell and high water” to make it happen. That’s the attitude God wants when it comes to relating to Him. We’ve...
Most Valuable We Are Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. – M. Scott Peck The Bible tells us to “not think more highly of ourselves than we should”. Now that doesn’t mean to think “less” of ourselves. After all, we are God’s...
Don’t Worry About a Thing Instead of thinking, “I’m not being as productive as I can be.” Think, “My mental health is more important than productivity.” – Anonymous The Bible reminds us in Matthew: “If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think He’ll attend to you,...
Love Receives then Gives (inspired by Chris Tiegreen’s Salt & Light devotional reading “Love In, Love Out”) We have often heard that if we don’t know how to receive love, then it is impossible for us to give love. While this may be hard to hear, it is true. Tiegreen highlights this point in his...
Let There Be Light There are two ways of spreading light. To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it – Edith Wharton Matthew 5:16 admonishes us to “Let [our] light so shine before men, that they may see [our] good works and glorify [our] Father in heaven”. So whether we’re the candle or the mirror, God...
Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are – Roy T. Bennett
Oh That Pride! I know many of us would not characterize ourselves as prideful. The reality is that we all have a measure of pride whether it be pride in our heritage, families, accomplishments, associations or even in our possessions. And while we don’t often subscribe to ourselves the type of pride that God despises, perhaps...
The Gift of Peace “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid”. John 14:27. Ever wonder why we seem to bow down to chaos and resort to doubt, unbelief and fear whenever...
