Ask for Help
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014 Everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.—Luke 11:10 The Bible tells the story of Simon Peter, who was out walking on the water with Jesus.…
myRA
You have probably heard about the proposed myRA retirement accounts. They are being touted to help millions of low- and middle-income Americans who don’t have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. That includes roughly half of all workers and 75% of part-time workers. On…
Bring Your Flowers Now!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014 She will always be remembered for this deed. The story of what she has done will be told throughout the whole world, wherever the Good News is preached.— Matthew 26:13 My granddaughter Stella loves to pick flowers.…
An Appointment with God
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014 The Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”—Genesis 3:9 In addition to walking in harmony with God, Amos 3:3 provides another nuance of meaning. It also gives the idea of keeping an appointment. Did…
Going His Way?
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014 Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?— Amos 3:3 I have a German shepherd that was a former guide dog for the blind. Because he had slight hip dysplasia, he was put up for…
Dealing with Distraction
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014 I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step.—1 Corinthians 9:26 In first-century track competitions, each runner would be assigned to a lane on the track. Each was expected to stay in his assigned…
In Focus
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 Let us run with endurance . . . keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.— Hebrews 12:1 -2 When I was in high school, I went out for track and field.…
A Wing or a Weight?
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 Since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. – Hebrews…
Shaped by Suffering
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.—2 Corinthians 12:10 On a recent visit…
