Daily Devotion "As a shepherd, David understood the meaning of broken bones. You see, when a lamb would stubbornly and rebelliously continue to wander away from the flock, the shepherd would break its legs and place the lamb on his shoulder … [Read more...] about Day 12/20 – Discouraged by Depravity
Day 12/19 – Living Wisely
Daily Devotion “…Although many see tribulation as an indication that God has forsaken them, in reality it is the grace of God in disguise. ... Blessed are the troubled who allow their tribulation to soften their heart to repentance. … … [Read more...] about Day 12/19 – Living Wisely
Day 12/18 – The Value of Affliction
Daily Devotion “When God presents you with an opportunity to participate in what He is doing, you can either be cooperative or passive. In either case, God will execute His will. You cannot alter the plan of God, either by your opposition or … [Read more...] about Day 12/18 – The Value of Affliction
Day 12/17 – Chaos from God 2
Daily Devotion “Certain things you believe you can do, God cautions you not to do. God does not want you to try to become rich.(I Timothy 6:9-10) But in those areas where God has not established prohibitions, and you are competent to act, He … [Read more...] about Day 12/17 – Chaos from God 2
Day 12/16 – Chaos from God
Daily Devotion “God insists on your looking to Him alone for the meeting of your needs. You covet when you seek to meet your own needs, or look to any other person than God for the meeting of your need. When you covet you commit idolatry.” Ref: … [Read more...] about Day 12/16 – Chaos from God
Day 12/15 – The Pride of Piety
Daily Devotion “Jesus summarized the Law in two commands: love God and your neighbor. You will never be able to adequately do this if you look to any source other than God for the meeting of your needs.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt … [Read more...] about Day 12/15 – The Pride of Piety
Day 12/14 – Encountering God
Daily Devotion “God did not give you your vocation for the purpose of making money. Our Lord clearly teaches in His Sermon on the Mount that He will provide for your needs so that you can be profitably occupied doing His work. Your vocation is … [Read more...] about Day 12/14 – Encountering God
Day 12/13 – Loss of Self-control
Daily Devotion “The only difference between a vocational Christian worker and the laity is how the ministry is funded. The secular is spiritual if the focus of your life is the eternal; the man on the lathe is doing spiritual work if he sees … [Read more...] about Day 12/13 – Loss of Self-control
Day 12/12 – Gratitude in Darkness
Daily Devotion “When you meet people …who are burdened with their need, involve yourself in their lives as an act of Christ's love. But always use the encounter as an opportunity to point them to Jesus. It would be sad indeed if the Savior … [Read more...] about Day 12/12 – Gratitude in Darkness
Day 12/11 – Sacrifice and Service
Daily Devotion “You do not give to people because they gave to you. Rather you give because you are the obedient servant of Jesus and He asks you to give, and because God meets your needs. You must relate to others the same way that Jesus … [Read more...] about Day 12/11 – Sacrifice and Service
Day 12/10 – Pleading God’s Glory
Daily Devotion “Our Lord makes an audacious claim: If we will seek His interests He will assume responsibility for providing for our daily needs. The reason He promises to provide is found in His desire that we seek His kingdom and … [Read more...] about Day 12/10 – Pleading God’s Glory
Day 12/9 – Repentance and Forgiveness
Daily Devotion “The world says, the more you have the more blessed you are. God says, the more you have the more accountable you are. You can understand why the world thinks this way; they don't think of eternal accountability, measuring … [Read more...] about Day 12/9 – Repentance and Forgiveness
Day 12/8 – Calling God Stingy
Daily Devotion “…the commandments of God are never whimsical or arbitrary but designed for our best. God is not in heaven thinking, I wonder how I can make life miserable for these creatures of Mine. Instead, He is thinking, What are some … [Read more...] about Day 12/8 – Calling God Stingy
Day 12/7 – The Wife of Your Youth
Daily Devotion “Our Lord always lived by principle, never by circumstance. As His disciples, how do we live? By circumstance or by principle?” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter … [Read more...] about Day 12/7 – The Wife of Your Youth
Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Daily Devotion “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7” … “The older I get, the more I’m learning that prayer is not a monologue. It’s a dialogue. I’m … [Read more...] about Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Day 12/5 – The Discouragement of Comparison
Daily Devotion “Discipleship is our opportunity to tap the infinite resources of God. It is our chance to give our lives to significance rather than mediocrity. In discipleship, we are not doing God a favor; He is doing us a favor. It is vital … [Read more...] about Day 12/5 – The Discouragement of Comparison
Socialism: The Death of a Free Nation
The American dream is anchored in individual freedom, the God-given ability to work hard, take risks and reap the rewards of personal effort. Socialism, by contrast, smothers motivation and extinguishes the hope of gain by replacing individual … [Read more...] about Socialism: The Death of a Free Nation