Refining

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer various trials, so that the authenticity of your faith —more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire — may result in praise, glory, and honor at the...

Just a Word

 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (NLT) Have you gotten used to writing 2017 yet? I love a new year — new wall calendars, new devotionals, new Bible studies, new semester....

Missing Piece

For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given,     and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called     Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) The Christmas check list seems unending. From...

O, Give Thanks

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.  1 Chronicles 16:34 (NKJV) My screensaver has this verse sprawled across the top with falling leaves blurred in the background. It is the season of Thanksgiving with the holiday less than a...

The Big Debate

How happy is the man who has put his trust in the LORD and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies! Psalm 40:4 (HCSB) The TV and radio are off. I watched a little this morning but I decided I didn’t need the tension created by the...