“Don’t just do the minimum that will get you by.” Colossians 3:23 The Message “Life does not afford you maximum reward from minimal effort.” My thoughts today are about “minimal effort.” In life, I have discovered that you usually get what you give. The Bible teaches that principle in many […]
“These . . hired last . . you paid the same as you paid us.” Matthew 20:12 Today’s English version “Work happily for what you agreed upon without comparison or complaint.” My thoughts today concern the reality that “life’s not fair.” Children, even the youngest, seem to have a heightened […]
“Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:8 NIV “Love never fails; people fail to love.” My thoughts today are about “a love that lasts.” A lot of emotions masquerade themselves as love in today’s world, but none of them could be accurately described by today’s Bible verse. Most of what is […]
“If the axe is dull . . more strength is needed.” Ecclesiastes 10:10 NIV “Spiritual disciplines are not optional, nor can any worthy substitute replace them.” My thoughts today are about “spiritual disciplines.” Working hard is important, very important. Not much at all happens without that to begin with. Without […]
“Let’s just go ahead and be what we were made to be.” Romans 12:6 The Message “Practical integrity is about your being who you are created to be and handcrafted to do.” My thoughts today are about “practical integrity.” Do you know someone who struggles to differentiate themselves from others […]