“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor 9:7). A sponge gives, but only when pressured. A fountain gives, but spontaneously, because it is designed to do so. God, help me to be cheerful like You (hilaros, “hilarious”) in […]
“Who are you that you should be afraid of a man who will die, and of the son of a man who will be made like grass? And you forget the Lord your Maker, Who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth” (Isa 51:12-13). Peter denied the Lord, not for love […]
“Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, ‘Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?’” (Jn 14:22). Christ went away, yet His promise is: “I will never leave you” (Heb 13:5). He comes in the Spirit’s power, in true fellowship, through the Word, or in blessing our work. […]
“My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you are snared by the words of your mouth…” (Prov 6:1). Before borrowing from a friend, decide which you want more. Money transactions with friends are tricky business. Jesus said, “GIVE to him who asks you.” […]
“I…beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love” (Eph 4:1-2). It’s an unmissable truth that footprints in the sands of time are not made by sitting down! This isn’t our rest. It’s an uphill climb to glory. […]
“Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he…saw heaven opened” (Acts 10:10-11). One great help to my natural impatience is simply to do something beneficial in the meantime. Hungry Peter, rather than complaining, got a world-changing vision from heaven. That will fix it! […]
“…Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself” (Php 2:2-3). Jumping to conclusions doesn’t always make for happy landings. Learn to give others the benefit […]
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Mt 6:34). No one is ever crushed by the burden of the day. It’s when we add yesterday’s failures and tomorrow’s worries that souls buckle under the load. Mercies in the morning match […]
“I thought about my ways, and turned my feet to Your testimonies. I made haste, and did not delay to keep Your commandments” (Ps 119:59-60). Sometimes the shortest way forward is to go back where you got off the track. It’s not a mistake to reverse if you’re on the wrong road. And if we […]