“Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.” Colossians 3:15 NLT. Hearts and minds rest in transcendent peace when trusting steadfastly in God. My thoughts and comments today are about “transcendent peace.” Ours is a troubled world in search of peace yet ignorant of the source of […]
“The smell of smoke was not on them.” Daniel 3:27 NKJV “Rejoice in trouble rather than resent it; you’ll make people curious and the devil frustrated.” My thoughts today are about “after effects.” Relationships, actions, circumstances, and experiences are not over when they’re over. There are always lingering after effects […]
“Then David got up from the ground.” 2 Samuel 12:20 NIV “Pick up the shattered pieces of life and offer those pieces to God in worship and trust.” My thoughts today are about “picking up the pieces.” As a boy, I remember a sporting incident when the “wind was knocked […]
“Perseverance must finish its work so you may be mature and complete.” James 1:4 NIV “A good start only becomes a great finish by navigating all the stuff in between.” My thoughts today are about “finishing well.” Make no mistake; perseverance is hard work. But it is hard work that […]
“I call to the Lord for help . . and He answers me.” Psalm 3:4 TEV “Opportunities often come disguised as obstacles.” My thoughts today are about “obstacles and opportunities.” One experience that we all will share in common is trouble. Every person experiences some measure of difficulty, maybe in […]