A Work in Progress

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.—Ecclesiastes 3:11 I am an…

Prone to Wander

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.—Ephesians 6:10 When he was little, my son had a habit of wandering. One day, we were in a hotel and came to an elevator.…

At Every Turn

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.—Ephesians 6:17 During the Korean War, a unit known as Baker Company was separated from the regiment, and…

Saved Soul, Wasted Life

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014 No other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.—1 Corinthians 3:11 A poll was taken not long ago that asked Americans what they thought was their main purpose in life.…

Is There a Catfish in Your Tank?

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014 Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you.—1 John 3:13 I heard a story about some fish suppliers who were having problems shipping cod from the East Coast. By the time it reached the…

Returning to Our First Love

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works.—Revelation 2:5 When Jesus found a fatal flaw in the church at Ephesus — that they were leaving their first love — He also…

NSI

What is NSI and how does it figure into your spending plan/cash flow plan/budget? NSI stands for Net Spendable Income. Your NSI is the income you have left to cover all of your monthly expenses. To arrive at your NSI,…

Back to the Basics

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014 Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first.—Revelation 2:5, NLT I once knew a guy who was always in the best shape. I would run into…

Is the Honeymoon Over?

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.—Revelation 2:4 What is the first love that Jesus was speaking of in Revelation 2? It’s similar to the kind of love that two…