Think realistically (1)
‘Don’t begin until you count the cost.’ Luke 14:28 NLT Reality is the difference between what you wish for – and what is. If you’re a naturally optimistic person you may find ...
Forgive and move on (2)
‘No one who…looks back is fit for service.’ Luke 9:62 NIV If you’re wise, you’ll do four things: 1) Focus on the road ahead. By looking in the rear-view mirror instead ...
The lion and the lamb
One day a lion met a tiger in the jungle. He grabbed the tiger’s tail and demanded, ‘Who is the king of the jungle?’ The tiger answered meekly, ‘You are, O ...
Lies: Satan’s native language
‘When he lies, he speaks his native language.’ John 8:44 NIV Jesus said of Satan, ‘When he lies, he speaks his native language.’ And he lies to us in three ways: ...
Grieve it, then leave it
‘When they walk through the Valley of Weeping.’ Psalm 84:6 NLT If you were raised in a culture where any show of emotion was considered a sign of weakness, you must ...
Start seeing it differently
I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.’ Psalm 27:13 NKJV When you choose to ...
Today, cry out to Jesus
Many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more.’ Mark 10:48 NKJV Try to imagine being blind all your life, then one day miraculously receiving your sight. ...
Stand on God’s Word (5)
‘The Lord is close to the broken-hearted.’ Psalm 34:18 NLT When someone has broken your heart. When somebody you love breaks your heart and betrays your trust, you’re in a vulnerable ...
Stand on God’s Word (4)
‘When you are tempted, he will show you a way out.’ 1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT When you violate your marriage vows. You violate God’s Word, break your spouse’s heart, embarrass the ...
Stand on God’s Word (3)
‘Exercise self-control in all things.’ 1 Corinthians 9:25 NRSV When you are eating too much. Studies confirm that today over half the population of the western world is eating too much. ...