It’s important that we accept each day as it comes to us. Today will bring challenges, but also blessings. It’s very good to acknowledge that God is with you during your trials. And, it’s also very good to acknowledge the blessings and to give thanks to Him. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow …
Author Sarah Young describes our minds as being somewhat like a seesaw. As our trust in God goes up, fear and worry automatically go down. She’s right, time spent with God in His Word and in prayer increases our trust and wisdom. It also helps us discern what is important and what is not. “Your …
The flooding in southeastern Kentucky a few weeks ago; then the devastation left by the tornadoes in middle Tennessee soon afterwards; now the pandemic caused by a virus…King David turned to God when he was brought to his knees. That is where we need to be in 2020. SCORE International Executive Director, John Zeller, shared …
Understanding will never give us lasting peace. As soon as we understand why a negative thing is going on in our lives, another one pops up. As a matter of fact, many times we never know the answer to to the question, “why?” It’s only when we surrender our problem to Christ that we experience …
This past week has revealed much about what’s fills my days: -Work (there’s not as much of that as there was before the Corona Virus crisis) -Watching sports (As you well know, no college baseball, March Madness or Spring Training). -Meeting with friends for coffee or lunch has all but ceased. What I am doing …
So many of my friends are going through health challenges, grief and disappointments. Yesterday, many athletes were told they cannot compete for a championship; even schools and church services are being suspended. This is a very difficult time, but a good time for each one of us to turn to God for direction, wisdom, peace …
Joni Eareckson Tada was an athletic, active young woman prior to a diving accident at 19 that left her paralyzed from the neck down. After suffering from paraplegia and depression for over two years, she learned how to paint and write holding a paintbrush and pen in her mouth. She has now authored over 40 …
“Work as if everything depends upon you, yet pray knowing everything depends upon God.” (Ignatius) “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3) Keith Madison SCORE International
Your tongue can be used to bless or to wound. My prayer is that we all use our tongues to encourage and to be a blessing to people today. “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Proverbs 12:18) Keith Madison SCORE International
Much misery comes from people feeling unloved. When we feel lonely, misunderstood or anxious we should remind ourselves that nothing can separate us from God’s love. “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else …