As I took my usual morning walks with the dogs, I noticed my neighbor’s yard sign — “You Deserve Happiness.” The sign provides some positivity to the neighborhood at a time when most would agree positivity is needed. The Declaration of Independence declares that we have the right to the pursuit of happiness. Most people … Continue reading You Deserve Happiness
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Honorably in Everything
Hebrews 13:18 says, “Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything” (CSB). Today’s verse speaks of a desire to live honorably in everything. This means wanting to do what is right and good. We should all want to do what is right and … Continue reading Honorably in Everything
What is Good
The Bible tells us not to neglect to do what is good. Hebrews 13:16 says: “Don't neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices” (CSB). As we are doing life, we should be holding everything we do or say to the good standard. Would I be doing … Continue reading What is Good
Mingled
There are certain items that can become mingled with or in other items with disastrous results. Imagine if some peanuts are mingled within your meal and you have a peanut allergy. What if it’s not an allergy but a great food dislike — for me, if you put a small amount of cilantro in my … Continue reading Mingled
Seeds of Joy
Yesterday, we looked at how God “sows seeds of light within His lovers.” We looked at what it means to be a lover of God and the promise of revelation and guidance from God. Today, we will look at the “seeds of joy (which) burst forth for the lovers of God.” The verse notes that … Continue reading Seeds of Joy
Overwhelmed
Today’s big question — are you overwhelmed? I have been overwhelmed a lot, especially this past year. I wish there was some real life Vitameatavegamin available. If you don’t know about this amazing product, it appears in one of my favorite television shows, I Love Lucy, in my all-time favorite episode of the show. Lucy … Continue reading Overwhelmed
Enduring Works
When you look back on the years past, what is the same? It amazes me when I consider all of the changes that have occurred over the years. Things are continuously changing in our lives. This happened long before COVID-19 came on the scene. I remember in high school, I was editor of the school … Continue reading Enduring Works
Exposed
“For all of our faults and flaws are in full view to You. Everything we want to hide, You search out and expose by the radiance of Your face” (Psalm 90:8 TPT). Everything we want to hide. The truth is that even though we try to hide things, even though we think we can hide … Continue reading Exposed
Growing Mercy
The Psalmist declares that God’s unfailing, faithful love will last forever. The Passion Translation says it this way: “Here’s my chorus: “Your mercy grows through the ages. Your faithfulness is firm, rising up to the skies” (Psalm 89:2). The word here translates as “checed” which means goodness or merciful kindness. The Psalmist says that this … Continue reading Growing Mercy
Before I Even Whisper
Our concept of prayer can get a little skewed as we age. When we are younger, if we know Jesus, we are more apt to simply pour out our heart. Whatever we have on our hearts we share. As we get older, we are “taught” how to pray. We see people praying in a certain … Continue reading Before I Even Whisper
