You Can Bear It Optimism is a perfectly legitimate response to failure – Stephen King I recently read that Stephen King, the American author of horror and suspense novels, endured many rejections before he got a yes. It was said that he would nail his rejection letters to his wall, and once the nail began to collapse...
A Copy Just Won’t Do You are one of one – Tim Tebow We spend so much of our lives competing and comparing ourselves to one another that we lose appreciation for the value and gifts God has endowed us with. Yes, they’re not the same as someone else’s nor were they meant to be. We...
It’s Yours for the Asking Hindsight is 2020, and foresight is even better – Sharon Thompson How many times have we made that hindsight statement? My experience has been in response to some decision I made that didn’t turn out quite right or as a way to encourage others that we all make mistakes and errors...
Humility While We Wait (inspired by devotions of Chris Tiegreen) I know I can be very impatient at times, especially when it comes to something I want—and let me be honest, believe I deserve—from God. I don’t always understand that His deep love for me causes Him to close doors I think should be opened...
His Strength is Perfect and His Grace Sufficient We have no power from God unless we live in the persuasion that we have none of our own – John Owen What we’ve been taught all our lives—always be strong, never show weakness, focus and go hard after success until you...
Not Easily Offended I have to admit that I sometimes have problems managing myself (my tongue especially) when someone tries to shame me or is offensive, whether or not it’s done intentionally. I catch feelings over being treated “less than” and I have a way of letting people know I am not the one. Yes…I...
To the Glory of God “Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which...
Dismiss Those ANTS The only one who can tell you, “You can’t win,” is you, and you don’t have to listen. — Jessica Ennis, Great Britain track and field Remember, the enemy has peeped our futures and quite skillfully uses his strategy to Distract, Disrupt and Discourage us. However, the bible reminds us of the history and...
Confidence in God or Control Can we honestly say we have confidence in God’s grace and care or does our confidence come from our own ability to control? I submit that we often find ourselves operating from a mindset of control, rather than submission (oops….I said one of the “S” words ). And that need to control...
The Best Gift “Gratitude and love are always multiplied when you give freely. It is an infinite source of contentment and prosperous energy.” – Jim Fargiano “Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way.” Luke 6:38 MSG Love You All...
