“At Woodberry, we teach boys to take time to reflect on the wonders of life.” ‘O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?’ (Deuteronomy 3:24) What […]
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06
Feb
“From ashes you came and to ashes you will return.” “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.” (Matthew 11:21) How will you prepare to make this year’s […]
Discerning the Voice of the Lord
07
Nov
Learning to discern the voice of the Lord is like a baby learning to speak English. The voice of the LORD is powerful, the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. (Psalm 29:4) Is God talking to me? Do I hear the Lord speaking to me? How do I learn to tune into W-GOD? […]
Reflection, the Lost Art
10
Oct
Most true happiness comes from one’s inner life, from the disposition of the mind and soul. Admittedly, a good inner life is difficult to achieve, especially in these trying times. It takes reflection and contemplation and self-discipline. – William L Shirer Blessed is the man whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and […]
Yesterday … (TBNTP)
29
Aug
“Most of us live unexamined lives.” – Gordon McDonald I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works. (Psalm 145:5) What daily habit can I start to guarantee I will slow down and hear God? To me, “busy” is a bad four letter word. Yesterday, I shared how the […]
Decreasing Your RPM’s from 10,000 to 500 (TBNTP)
28
Aug
No one ever plans to fail, but many fail to plan. “Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent.” (Revelations 3:3) What can I do TODAY to prevent fires, rather than rushing around to put them out? A recent letter I received from the Pentagon Federal Credit Union states, “No one […]
Love Yourself
06
Jun
It is impossible to love others unless you love yourself. “And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” (Matthew 22:39) What daily choices do you make that show you love yourself? My life slogan is “Blessed to be a blessing.” My life verse is the Greatest Commandment in which […]
Locking Eyes With Your Lion
12
May
“You are responsible forever for what you have tamed.” – Antoine De Saint-Exupery Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab. He also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit […]
There’s No Place Like Home
05
Apr
Journaling unlocks a door to self-awareness and meaningful reflection. But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls. (Luke 11:17) In what ways does your life feel out of control? What concrete steps can you take to change that? […]
Speak LORD, I Love to Listen to Your Voice!
23
Mar
I am because of I AM! Now the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.” (1 Samuel 3:10) What in your schedule needs to go to make room for God? There is a beautiful song I love to sing. I’m not sure […]