Read Joshua 18:1-10 Thought for the Day: What are you waiting for? Last summer I was talking to a friend about enrolling in Asbury Seminary for his D.Min. He asked for my advice, and I told him I thought it was a great idea. He shared a...
Read Joshua 14:6-15 Thought for the Day: I trust God! Caleb could have lived his whole life as “the other guy”. When Moses sent twelve spies into the Promised Land, Joshua and Caleb returned to Moses ready to lead the charge… but the other ten believed their...
Read Ephesians 3:20-21 Thought for the Day: Our God is greater than we can imagine! Years ago, I came home after Kindergarten and was excited when I realized my grandparents would be watching me for the afternoon. After getting a snack, I grabbed paper and crayons so...
Read Philippians 2:3-11 Thought for the Day: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit.” On September 26, 1983, the Soviet Air Defence Forces detected what appeared to be five nuclear missiles headed from the US to the USSR. While Soviet military protocol technically required an immediate nuclear...
Read 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Thought for the Day: I am God’s envelope! A friend once told me that becoming a parent is like being handed a very important letter from God. While that letter will eventually (approximately 18 years later) need to be delivered somewhere else, parents...
Read Hebrews 12:7-13 Thought for the Day: Following Jesus leads to peace! When I was about to turn 50, I read an article in Runner's World Magazine that said that age 50 is a great time to re-start running. After prayerful reflection, I decided to resume running...
Read Joshua 8:30-35 Thought for the Day: I will claim a spot for God! In my office, I have a print from the early days of American Methodism. Years ago, I bought this 19th-century print at a yard sale in Providence. In this picture, young John Wesley...
Read 1 Peter 2:9-10 Thought for the Day: I am part of God’s family! Each of us faces moments where we feel we aren’t “good enough”. I can remember times in my childhood when I was the last pick in a game of basketball. Though I was...
Read Matthew 7:24-27 Thought for the Day: I will build my life on Jesus’ teaching! Last night, when my daughter and I made a tower out of blocks together, I had an idea. Rather than simply building it on the ground, we stacked two pillows and then...
Read Ephesians 1:3-23 Thought for the Day: No one can take away my ability to give thanks! Growing up, my brother and I regularly visited a farm about 10 minutes down the road from where we lived. We got to know its owners, the Reed Family, and...