“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” – Josh Billings quotes (American Humorist, 1818-1885) But the fruit of the Spirit is … faithfulness (Galations 5:22) How loyal am I when my friends let me down or are in a crisis? As shared in yesterday’s devotional, our […]
Dog spelled backward is God. A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. (Proverbs 12:10) How can I be more loving and loyal to those closest to me? What life lessons can I learn from a dog? Yesterday, Ginger died. She was our 13 year […]
When you are doing what God has designed you to do, you can BE THE MIRACLE He has designed you to be. But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians […]
A picture is worth a thousand words! The threshing floor shall be full of wheat and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil. (Joel 2:24) What does it mean that Minnesota is God’s threshing floor for the nation? As yesterday’s devotional discussed, one way to serve like Jesus is to be grateful. Sharing […]
Self-esteem comes through service! We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10, NIV) What good works did God prepare in advance for you to do? As mentioned in yesterday devotional, God led Julia and me to Hosanna Lutheran Church in […]
There is a distinct difference between the things you can do and the things you love to do. But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9) What do you […]
“True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and choice.” – Samuel Johnston A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24) Who have you invited to a Bible study or small group? Who is dying out […]
Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer “exercise (train) yourself toward godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7) What disciplines do you have to train properly to love God and love people? Many people want what others have, but aren’t willing to pay the price for that success. In my October 16 devotional, I […]
When God puts a burden in the hearts of a few, He delights to team with others to whom He has given that same calling. – K-Life website The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. (Proverbs 23:24) How can I help teens build […]
It is humbling, surprising, rewarding and right to give to others. – Nick Chaconas “He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there […]