“Your miracle is coming toward you or going past you every day.” – Oral Roberts Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou dost preserve my life; thou dost stretch out thy hand against the wrath of my enemies, and thy right hand delivers me. The LORD will fulfil his purpose for me; thy […]
“If we don’t act on a good idea within 24 hours, we are less than 50% likely to ever act on it. If we haven’t acted on it inside of 7 days, then we are less than 2% likely to ever act on it.” – Bill Gates-Microsoft “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing […]
The wells of joy are most often dug with the spade of sorrow. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, (1 Peter 1:8) What can I do to be lifted up […]
“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 […]