Written By TWFTSunday, September 24 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”   Ps 23:1 NIV Perhaps you memorized Psalm 23 as a child.  The vivid visual images remain with us lifelong.  Author Hannah...  Read More

Written By TWFTSaturday, September 23 “I praise you because I am…wonderfully made.”   Ps 139:14 NIV Despite your aches and pains, you are a living, breathing, walking, talking wonder.  The psalmist sa...  Read More

Written By TWFTFriday, September 22 “To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown.”   Job 6:14 NKJV A pastor writes: “What makes you glad or sad or mad?  What puts a holy smile on your face?  Wha...  Read More

Written By TWFTThursday, September 21 “Clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”   Col 3:12 NLT The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote: “If we could...  Read More

Written By TWFTWednesday, September 20 “If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you.”   Ex 33:13 NIV Here is more of Moses’ friendly talk with God: “If you are pleased with me, te...  Read More

Written By TWFTTuesday, September 19 “I know you by name and you have found favor with me.”   Ex 33:12 NIV Moses talked with God like a friend, sharing what he felt and thought.  And God wanted it tha...  Read More

Written By TWFTMonday, September 18 “I will…test them as gold is tested.”   Zec 13:9 NAS If you’re being tested today, you’re in good company!  Job, the most righteous man on earth, was tested beyond ...  Read More

Written By TWFTSunday, September 17 “I will give you shepherds…who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.”   Jer 3:15 NIV Seeking to impress the congregation, a young seminary graduate incorp...  Read More

Written By TWFTSaturday, September 16 “These were…the mighty men whom David had.”   1Ch 11:10 NKJV Success in any endeavor calls for surrounding yourself with the right people.  That’s why you should ...  Read More

Written By TWFTFriday, September 15 “In returning and rest you shall be saved.”   Isa 30:15 NKJV Burnout is characterized by disengagement, and stress by over-engagement.  In burnout, your emotions be...  Read More

Written By TWFTThursday, September 14 “I give thanks to Him Who has granted me…strength and made me able [for]…the ministry.”   1Ti 1:12 AMPC Another form of burnout is “compassion fatigue,” and peopl...  Read More

Written By TWFTWednesday, September 13 “Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?”   Pr 20:6 NIV Pastor Roland Croucher writes: “The children had gone to school, my wife w...  Read More