Month: July 2013

Exhilaration

“Jesus took . . Peter, James and John . . up a high mountain.” Matthew 17:1 NIV Mountain experiences stretch the soul, expanding perspectives and possibilities. My thoughts and comments today are about “exhilaration.” You can gain a broader perspective when you experience an elevated position. There is something exhilarating […]

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Inner Conflict

“The war . . lasted a long time.” 2 Samuel 3:1 NIV A heart with incompatible loyalties creates inescapable inner turmoil. My thoughts and comments today are about “inner conflict.” Interpersonal conflict is disconcerting; intrapersonal conflict is even more distressing. You face an intrapersonal conflict every day, sometimes subtle, more […]

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Seeking God

Please read the “EDL Update and Email Change” below today’s Devotional ———————————————————————— “O God, You are my God, earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for you.” Psalm 63:1 NIV A man with time to spare never has enough to do what He would rather not. My thoughts and comments […]

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EDL Update and Email Change

Sunday, July 14, 2013 Email address update: Thank you for being one of the circle of readers and partners of EveryDay Life Ministries. I prize the opportunity and trust that you give me each week to share practical applications from the wisdom of God’s Word. I view that privilege as […]

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A Resolute Mind

“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast.” Isaiah 26:3 NIV Your mind is the seedbed for your attitudes, beliefs, and behavior. My thoughts and comments today are about “a resolute mind.” The mind is not an easy thing to control, and never easy to get settled […]

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