Thought for Today: “No Heavenly Curve” In school, teachers often grade on a curve, meaning they adjust students’ grades and test scores to make sure students not only learn the material but also get better grades. One teacher said, “The point of a test is not the score, but to teach your students how to … Read more

Thought For Today: “The Virtue of Patience” Solomon gives us this piece of advice about life. “The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.” (Ecclesiastes 7:8) Patience in the face of a problem is not easy, but it will yield more in the end than moving ahead … Read more

Thought For Today: “God Our Shield” “You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head.” (Psalm 3:3) Faith in God shields us from what Satan and the world throw at us to destroy us. The Apostle Paul tells us to pick up the shield of faith … Read more

Thought For Today: “No Fruit Without Roots” Gardeners will tell you not to expect fruit from the trees you plant until several years have passed. The reason is that the tree needs time to spread its roots, and the deeper the roots, the better the fruit. Our problem is that we want fruit right away. … Read more

Thought For Today: “Don’t Give Into Self-Condemnation” “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” (Romans 8:1) One of the main reasons we don’t move forward after some difficulty is condemnation, not from others but from ourselves. … Read more

Thought For Today: “God’s Gracious Grace” “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) In a nutshell, Paul is saying that God’s grace is free, which is the exact opposite of how most people think. Most believe they can get to heaven … Read more

Thought For Today: “A People of Valor” Whenever we think of being mighty men or women of valor, we think of those who go to war and fight battles. Valor is a military term, and we see it used this way throughout the Old Testament. This is why the Lord’s use of this word in … Read more

Thought For Today: “Making Heavenly Room Reservations” Heaven is the home every human heart longs for, so the question becomes, “How can I make my reservations?” This was the disciple Thomas’s inquiry. Jesus had just said He was preparing a special place for everyone who believes in Him. “You believe in God; believe also in … Read more

Thought For Today: “Don’t Lose Heart” When we feel abandoned and completely alone, remember that the Lord will never leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6; Hebrews 13:5). David was familiar with this, saying: “Do not leave me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation. When my father and my mother forsake me, then the … Read more

Thought for Today: “The Wisdom of Mortality” Life is Not a Numbers Game! Asking God to help us number our days is not a game; rather, it’s a sure bet. Moses asked God, “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) The Bible tells us that … Read more

Thought For Today: “A Courageous Heart” A heart filled with courage possesses the qualities that enable a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. Courage is putting our faith into action. To have courage is to act in accordance with our beliefs. If we say we believe … Read more

Thought For Today: “Let the Holy Spirit Guide” The Holy Spirit will, if permitted, guide us in every part of life. To guide means the Holy Spirit will lead us; He will show us the way we should walk and live in this world. Jesus said, “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide … Read more

Thought for Today: “Being A Dedicated Disciple” There are no casual Christians. It takes purpose and dedication to be a disciple. “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23) We have to purpose in our hearts to follow Christ, or else … Read more

Thought For Today: “Praying by Faith” Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years (James 5:17). Then, after he prayed, fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice on Mount Carmel. … Read more

Thought For Today: “Love Binds Us Together” In the Great Commandment, Jesus said that the way we’re to show our love for Him with the whole of our being (body, soul, mind, and strength) is by loving others as ourselves. So, when we love others, we’re actually showing God how much we love Him. And … Read more

Thought for Today: “Faith: Wanted Alive Not Dead” I remember those old Westerns where you would see the wanted posters. They would have the person’s picture on them, and they would say, “Wanted: Dead or Alive.” But when it comes to our faith in Jesus, God puts up the same poster with our pictures attached. … Read more

Thought For Today: “The Fire of Revival” The fire of revival is the most urgent need of our day. In a scene from the Chosen, we see Matthew searching for wood for the fire. Unfortunately, he was looking in a ravine, where only wet wood would be found. I think this describes the church more … Read more

Thought For Today: “Going Straight” “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) It is interesting that when driving, if we’re not looking straight ahead and our attention is drawn to the right or left, our car begins to drift in the … Read more

Thought for Today: “A True Friend Is Interested in Your Best” “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4) Jonathan had David’s best interests at heart. “So Jonathan said to David, ‘Whatever you yourself desire, I will do it for you.’” (1 … Read more

Thought for Today: “A True Friend Always Loves” “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17) A true friend isn’t a fair-weather friend, that is, someone who is only in it for what they can get out of it. When Jonathan’s father, Saul, wanted to kill David, Jonathan … Read more