The Positive Side of Adversity

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 My troubles turned out all for the best–they forced me to learn from your textbook. Truth from your mouth means more to me than striking it rich in a gold mine. —Psalm 119:71–72 Here’s the problem…

Two Homes, Two Foundations

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God. — Acts 14:22 We don’t always like to read a verse like that. We would rather the passage read, “Through many days of perpetual happiness we enter…

September 10, 2014 Bible Verse

“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” – Isaiah 46:4 NIV

Septembe 9, 2014 Bible Verse

“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” – Isaiah 46:4 NIV

“So That We Can Comfort Others”

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Experience shows that the more we share Christ’s suffering the more we are able to give of his encouragement. — 2 Corinthians 1:5 If someone just found out they have cancer and you are a cancer survivor,…

Christmas decorations in August?

Who would have thought that stores would start selling Christmas decorations in August. The other day, I was at a Sam’s Club and saw Christmas decorations all over the store. It was unbelievable! I love Christmas because it is the…

The Clock Is Ticking

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 A person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.— Luke 12:21 A watchmaker who built grandfather clocks inscribed these words on every clock he built: “Lo, here…