“Be strong and courageous . . the Lord will go ahead of you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT “A life without courage is a life lived too small, without hope of success or reward.” My thoughts today are about “caution and courage.” There are many excuses for lacking courage. If there were […]
“I saw the people slipping away from me.” 1 Samuel 13:11 NRSV “Pleasing others all the time is an unreasonable goal and an imposing task.” My thoughts today are about “well done.” Of course, you want approval; who doesn’t? You truly need a healthy dose of affirmation and approval to […]
“Everyone who has will be given more.” Matthew 25:29 NIV “For the highest return on life, you must use what God has already given you.” My thoughts today are about “a little more.” I remember my Dad telling the story of the wealthiest, American businessman of a previous generation being […]
“Well done, good and faithful servant . . share your Master’s joy.” Matthew 25:21/23 “When you stand before God – and you surely will – will Heaven resound with applause?” My thoughts today are about “what God applauds.” Jesus loved to tell stories, simple everyday stories about ordinary people, yet […]