Read Acts 16:11-15 Thought for the Day: What in my life is getting in the way of Jesus? A few years ago, I had the opportunity to help a friend get ready for the arrival of his first child. Not yet having kids of my own, I...
Read Galatians 5:22-23 Thought for the Day: Love is the right foundation! When I was little, I remember going with my aunt as she was house-hunting. While she ultimately picked a condo, I accompanied her to a variety of potential homes. Of all the houses we looked...
Read Jeremiah 31:1-6 Thought for the Day: God’s love lasts forever! In the Ancient World, pretty much everything that looked permanent was shockingly temporary. A king would rise to power out of nowhere only to be quickly deposed and replaced. Seemingly unstoppable empires like the Hittites, Assyrians,...
Read Matthew 14:22-33 Thought for the Day: Just keep swimming! There are times when we will see wonderful examples of God’s enduring truth in the most unusual places. Theologians call this “Common Grace”. Glimpses of God’s truth can be found everywhere as long as we are open...
Read1 John 5:14-15 Thought for the Day: Who am I praying for? A question we often encounter is simple: “What is God’s will for my life?” Throughout the centuries, this is a question that followers of Jesus have asked many times. Once we trust Him, it is...
Read James 1:2-4 Thought for the Day: With Jesus, tests and trials strengthen me! Ask any teacher: There is a profound difference between intellectual knowledge and classroom experience. A potential teacher can read books upon books about educational pedagogy and classroom management. But no amount of reading...
Read John 15:4 Thought for the Day: Our strength comes from God! As much as we know that it is important to find our security in God, it is often hard to put this into practice. Instead of trusting God, we find all kinds of other things...
Read Psalm 9 Thought for the Day: Trust God! Half measures avail us nothing! Imagine waking up on a Saturday morning with a craving for bacon and eggs. After you head down to the kitchen, you grab a pan, place it on the stove, and let it...
Read Psalm 91 What does it mean that God is our strength? The Ninety-First Psalm describes God as both a protector and a place to flee to for safety. While we are encouraged as Christians to turn to God at all times, we know that God...
Read Judges 16:1-22 Thought for the Day: What happens when we mess up? Of all the Old Testament characters, none was stronger than Samson. He was born during a complicated time in Israel’s history. His life was equally complicated. He served as one of the final judges...