I pulled this subject line from a book I just read called “The Four Agreements” by Miguel Ruiz. It has stuck with me more than almost anything else I read in the book. How well do you “do what you say”? How well do you “watch what you say”? Do…

I worked in a place once that was almost like a morgue.  I mean, every time I came to work, no one was smiling.  No one was talking to each other; no one even looked like they wanted to be there. It was a sad place. Needless to say, I…

With my birthday happening last week, I came to the realization of just how fortunate I am. And it caused me to be very grateful. I take for granted so many times, throughout the day, what I have and what God has done in my life. The family I have;…

Weekly Ration “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” ‭‭Gal‬ ‭5:16‬ ‭(ESV)‬‬ This verse serves as a great reminder to me that the “desires of the flesh” are numerous. and constant. and surround us all. every day. But if we let…

I got sick the other day. It wasn’t the kind of sickness that puts you in the bed for 3 days with a high fever, chills, a weak body and headaches. This was the type of sickness that can only come when you eat something that was spoiled or out…

Weekly Ration “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Col 4:6 (ESV) Do you speak graciously with others?   Many times I don’t…   Many times… Let’s all be “seasoned with salt” in our speech this…

  There is a story that has been told many times about the job attitudes of three bricklayers: When asked, “What are you doing?” the first bricklayer replied, “Laying brick.”  The second answered, “Making $10.50 an hour.”  And the third said, “Me? Why, I’m building the world’s greatest cathedral.” After…

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 (NIV) Have you “done” anything lately to love someone by your actions? Take action!  Make a difference in somebody’s life this week.   Need a daily dose of encouragement? Check out…

I heard a pastor once say , “God’s Word will either keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from God’s Word.” Oh how true this is! “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to Your word.” Psalm 119:9 (NIV) It can be discouraging…

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Cor 10:13 ESV When…