“See . . that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble.” Hebrews 12:15 NIV “You can’t control others’ behavior; you have to manage yours.” My thoughts and comments today are about “self-inflicted hurts.” You are going to be hurt by people. Many people who touch yours and others’ lives […]
“I delight to do Your will, O my God.” Psalm 40:8 NKJV “First things come first, always.” My thoughts and comments today are about “life with delight.” Life is not really about doing whatever you want whenever you want, though too many try to make life work that way. You […]
“Samson prayed . . ‘Remember me, O God . . strengthen me just once more.’” Judges 16:28 NIV “If you entertain a wrong appetite for a moment, you may struggle for a lifetime.” My thoughts and comments today are about “failure and redemption.” Everybody likes a success story of someone […]
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior.” 2 Peter 3:18 NKJV “Nothing fosters spiritual growth like a healthy grasp of grace.” My thoughts and comments today are about “growing in grace.” I think we take growth for granted; we simply expect that to happen. And to […]
“By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder.” 1 Corinthians 3:10 NIV “Your life, and all that is in it, requires a strong and eternal foundation.” My thoughts and comments today are about “building plans.” Bruce, our son, is a builder in the […]