“The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” John 10:11 NIV “The limits of your sacrifice evidence the reality and extent of your love.” My thoughts today are about “living sacrificially.” Sacrifice is often avoided whenever possible, until there remains no other option. Most of us are sacrifice-adverse. […]
“Don’t begin until you count the cost.” Luke 14:28 NLT “Successful endeavors begin with an accurate calculation of cost and reward.” My thoughts today are about “cost and reward.” There are many good things about being a child. Price tags don’t matter. Numbers and dollar signs are irrelevant. A child […]
“Please . . settle your disagreement.” Philippians 4:2 NLT “A disagreement is not more important than the person with whom you disagree.” My thoughts today are about “emotional U-turns.” Disagreements are not hard to come by. They seem to come by every time you turn around. And I am often […]
“Abraham looked up and saw . .” Genesis 22:4 NIV “If you’re not looking, you’re likely not seeing what you need to see.” My thoughts today are about “seeing is believing.” Sight is an incredible gift, not always given much thought and often taken for granted, until something threatens or […]
“You must run in such a way that you will win.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 NLT “Winning in life is not about being first; it is about finishing.” My thoughts today are about “opting out.” It is easy to choose to opt out when things are not as you would like, or the […]