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...
Read Psalm 59:16-17 Thought for the Day: God is my “safe spot”! Throughout human history, there has been a general understanding that groups need a “safe spot” to go to in times of trouble. In feudal times, lords would fortify their residences and call them castles. When...
Read 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Thought for the Day: “When I am weak, then I am strong!” A family friend loves sailing. For him, taking his boat out onto the open water offers a chance to unplug from the busyness of his life and reflect. That’s why he...
Read John 3:16-17 Thought for the Day: “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” As children, the first Bible verse we learned was John 3:16. The verse that declared God’s plan of salvation begins with six very important words, “For God so loved the world”. Jesus’ words...
Read Matthew 11:25-30 Thought for the Day: Rest is non-negotiable! In recent years, some runners have adopted a mindset of “no days off”. While rest days have clear benefits, some feel that true dedication to running requires a willingness to simply ignore the aches and get out...
Read Ephesians 5:1-12 Thought for the Day: How do we walk? The practice of firewalking dates back to 1200 BC. Firewalking is exactly what it sounds like: an individual walks with bare feet over burning coals. The French sociologist Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) believed that firewalking was an...
ReadLuke 24:28-35 Thought for the Day: Grace not guilt! Born in 1793 as the second son of a man “more interested in fishing and shooting than in facing up to his family responsibilities”, Henry Francis Lite wanted to learn from his father’s mistakes. Throughout his teens and...
Read Ephesians 4:17-24 Thought for the Day: Faith means serving! As Christians, we are to love and be there for those who struggle. If we say that we have faith in Jesus but are unwilling to serve, how real is our faith? Faith that only exists in...
Read Ephesians 5:1-2 Thought for the Day: Who is my role model? In one of the more memorable cultural dialogues of the 1990s, two All-Star NBA players weighed in on this question. On one hand, Charles Barkley famously declared, “I am not a role model… parents should...