Hear First or You’ll Hurt Others
Know this, my beloved brothers, let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. ~ James 1:19 I have to be honest with you. James 1:19 is one of the most challenging things for me to practice. I sometimes think I have some genetic disposition [...]
If You’re Brokenhearted, There’s Hope – February 27
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. ~ Psalm 34:18 It is a pretty safe assumption that you are experiencing or have experienced brokenheartedness. It comes in many forms and is the result of devastating news or some significant event in your life. [...]
Trust the Lord in Your Chaos – February 26
Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. ~ Psalm 34:5 I'm that guy. There is no pretense with me, and you can look at my face and tell my mood. If I'm worried or concerned, you can see it. Some people are [...]
Overcoming Your Fears – February 25
I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. ~ Psalm 34:4 I grew up in a loving home with parents who cared for me and provided all my needs. My mom was always cooking and would often have warm cookies ready for [...]
Bless the Lord on a Rainy Monday – February 24
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. ~ Psalms 34:1 Every day is a struggle. You struggle to wake up from not enough sleep and groan as you take that first couple of steps from your bed. If you make [...]
Rude Driving and Loving Relationships
Love is not rude ~ 1 Corinthians 13:5a I have a rude habit when I drive, and I'm probably the only one who does anything like this. From time to time, I tend to get a little too close to the car in front of me. I do this [...]