Thought For Today: “Webble Faith” Sometimes, when I think about the faith we need to live in this crazy, mixed-up world, the little egg-shaped toy, the Weeble, comes to mind. Back in the 70s, the slogan was “Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down.” They were shaped so they could wobble back and forth, but … Read more

Thought For Today: “Holiness Isn’t About Rules” Holiness doesn’t begin with a set of rules and regulations; rather, it begins with the Lord. God is holy and calls us to be holy, that is, separate from sin. “But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it … Read more

Thought For Today: “The Richest Land in the World” The richest piece of property in the world isn’t the diamond mines of South Africa, nor is it the oil fields of the Middle East. The richest piece of property in the world is a small parcel of land called Calvary. It was here that God … Read more

Thought for Today: “Wisdom Lived Out” Wisdom is revealed through our actions, not in the words we say. Jesus said, “Wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” (Matthew 11:19b) In other words, actions speak louder than words. When I read quotes from great authors, the wisdom they convey is phenomenal. But when their words are examined … Read more

Thought For Today: “Judgment Begins with Us” There will come a time when we’ll have to decide whose side we’re on, because in our world, we’re caught between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, we have this world we live in, which purports various truths, along with our society, which makes … Read more

Thought For Today: “New Is Not Always Better” We live in a society and culture that worships the “new.” We’re always looking for and buying the “new and improved” models or products, never knowing whether they will work as well or better than what we already have. We do this in our spiritual lives as … Read more

Thought for Today: “Regaining Hope” Besides air, water, and food, hope is a necessity of life. We must have hope. We cannot live without it. Hope is the last to die; it’s the last emotion within us. Therefore, it is essential to maintain hope even when everything around us seems hopeless. Society is suffering from … Read more

Thought For Today: “Spirit Willing Flesh Weak” Over the past several months, it’s been hard to do my devotional readings. I found that the only time I could do them was at night, or in the middle of the night, because of the interruptions. So I often found myself closing my eyes and waking up … Read more

Thought For Today: “Time to Get Stirred” When the need is known, God begins stirring the hearts of His people to carry out His plans and purposes. This is seen in Moses telling the people about the need to build His tabernacle. “Then everyone came whose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was willing, … Read more

Thought For Today: “God is With Us” To have a joyful heart, we need to realize that we do not go through this life alone, because the Lord is with us and the troubles we face will not destroy us. The waters may rise, but they’ll never overflow. While the fires may grow hot, they’ll … Read more

Thought for Today: “Freedom and Integrity” “For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God.” (1 Peter 2:15-16) Having integrity is about being open and honest. It’s … Read more

Thought For Today: “Hope for Our Suffering” Hope is born and nurtured amid our suffering, but this only happens when we know God’s character. You see, God has a passion for relationship. This is evident in the Godhead, or what we call the Trinity. God has an intimate relationship with Himself, and that relationship is … Read more

Thought For Today: “Refuse Compromise; Be Set Free” The only way to freedom is to be completely removed from the land of bondage. This was the freedom sought by the children of Israel when they were slaves in the land of Egypt. So God sent Moses to deliver His people from their bondage. But Pharaoh … Read more

Thought for Today: “Release Your Right to Get Even” This is the heart of forgiveness. It means that although we have every right to get even, we voluntarily choose to give up that right. But how many times are we to forgive someone? The answer is “As many times as it takes!” Jesus says we … Read more

Thought For Today: “The Purpose of Hurt” God Never Wastes a Hurt! “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) While God is not the author of many things that happen to us, He will use … Read more

Thought For Today: “Responding Rightly” When facing the hot-button issues of our day, how do people see us? Do we respond in love or in righteous indignation? Do those around us see Jesus in us, or a Pharisee? Have we become what we claim to oppose Yes, we are to speak the truth of God’s … Read more

Thought For Today: “Complacency Prevents God’s Call” Complacency keeps us from heeding God’s call upon our lives. One spring night, a flock of geese flew over a farm where a group of tame ducks floated on the pond. When the ducks heard the geese’s call, it was as if an arrow had struck deep within … Read more

Thought For Today: “Trust and Lean” Trusting in God when it doesn’t make sense to the natural mind seems illogical. Yet in these times, God gives us the greatest victories, which could be an answer to prayer or the strength to deal with disappointments. When the Bible tells us to trust in the Lord with … Read more

Thought For Today: “Watch and Pray” On the night Jesus was betrayed, they traveled to the Garden of Gethsemane. After leaving the disciples, He went farther into the Garden to pray. Before He did, He asked Peter, James, and John to come further with Him and watch (or pray) with Him. But as they watched … Read more

Thought For Today: “Don’t Overlook God’s House” In doing God’s work, nothing is inconsequential or unimportant. When making arrangements for the Temple, David neglected nothing. Not only were the priests and Levites chosen for the daily sacrifices, but also those who would be the singers, those who would be standing watch, and even the porters, … Read more