Follow the Directions Lord, help me to make of the timber of my life a temple, not a tavern. “Make everything according to the pattern I have shown you.” Exodus 25:40 NLT Everyone has purchased some item, in spite of a label saying plainly, “Some assembly required.” The drill is […]
“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.” Joshua 24:15 NIV. When your decision to serve God is irrevocable, every choice is simpler. My thoughts and comments today are about “wise decision making.” Life is about choices, and choices are not without consequence; wise choices are for your benefit […]
“Let it be known to you . . that we are not going to serve your gods.” Daniel 3:18 NASV Do the right thing without regard to profit or pain. My thoughts and comments today are, “do the right thing.” Life presents you with consequential moments of decision. What you […]
“I am not able to bear all [this] alone.” Numbers 11:14 NKJV “Life is filled with responsibilities well beyond your abilities.” My thoughts and comments today are about “responsibilities.” Sometimes you are equal to the task; at other times your responsibility seems larger than your abilities. That latter reality can […]
“Moses . . kept his eyes on Him who is invisible.” Hebrews 11:27 NLT “The upward glance of the eyes seems to drag the heart with it.” My thoughts today are about “an upward glance.” In her blog, “Confessions of a Tired Supergirl,” Susanna Aughtmon tells this story, “We have […]