Month: June 2015

Rise Above What Gets You Down

“The Lord was with Joseph, and he was successful.” Genesis 39:2 NKJV If you stay where you were, you will never get where you are going. My thoughts today advise that you “rise above whatever gets you down.” Joseph’s story is a great one. His rise to the second most […]

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Never Too Late

EveryDay Life This morning, I read a comment from Pastor/Author Mark Batterson in his and Dick Foth’s new book, “A Trip Around the Sun.” Mark wrote, “It’s never too late to be who you might have been.” His words may well be the most motivating, spirit inspiring, excuse removing, possibility […]

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Success With Satisfaction

Please read a personal message for EDL Readers I have included at the end of today’s Devotional . . ————————————————- “I pray that you may prosper in all things, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 2 NKJV. Prestige will not satisfy if  your soul is bereft of God’s benediction. […]

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The Nature of Love

“Love always looks for the best.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 MSG. Love has the power to rescue a ruined life and heal a broken heart. My thoughts and comments today are about “the nature of love.” People usually see what they expect to find. If you look for people’s faults you […]

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Weariness

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened.” Matthew 11:28 NIV. To be holy and healthy, you need safe places, still times, and special friends. My thoughts and comments today are about “weariness.” Too frequently our lives could be described in the terms of, “hurry, worry, and weariness.” […]

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