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Good News to all creation.” Mark 16:15
“For all these reasons, let anyone who thinks they are standing upright watch out lest they fall!” 1 Corinthians 10:12 Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick told the story of a tree that used to stand tall on the slope of Longs Peak in Colorado. But today, little remains of the once proud tree that naturalists believe…
“Sing to the Lord, all the earth; announce his salvation, day after day. Tell his glory among the nations, among all peoples, his wondrous deeds.” 1 Chronicles 16:23 In a commencement address to the University of Texas, Admiral William H. McRaven, ninth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, told the graduates about the grueling training…
“He said to me, ‘My grace is enough for you, for in weakness, power reaches perfection.’ And so I willingly boast of my weaknesses instead, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Years ago, a water bearer had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which…
“Do you not know or have you not heard? The Lord is the eternal God, creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint nor grow weary, and his knowledge is beyond scrutiny.” Isaiah 40:28 Did you know a pencil can offer lessons on living a successful life? Some days a pencil might…
“Peace is my farewell to you, my peace is my gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace. Do not be distressed or fearful.” John 14:27 One rainy Monday morning, a plumber was on his way to work when his truck got a flat tire. After…
“If any of you is without wisdom, ask for it from God who gives generously and ungrudgingly to all, and it will be given.” James 1:5 There is an old story of an elderly man sitting next to a younger man on a plane during a long flight. Growing bored, the younger man…
“… Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them. The kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 A middle grade class was asked to write down what they believed to be the “Seven Wonders of the World.” There was a lot of discussion among the…
“My brothers and sisters, count it pure joy when you are involved in every sort of trial. Remember that when your faith is tested this makes for endurance.” James 1:2-3 Michael was always a natural motivator. If someone was having a bad day, he’d be the one saying, “Look on the positive side.”…
“I came that they may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10 Laura Ingalls Wilder had a rough early life, moving from place to place. She became a teacher before she married. Later, she helped her husband on the farm. She lost a child and took care of her husband…
“My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” John 10:27 In olden days, shepherds would sometimes pool their flocks together on one common ground to better safeguard them through the night. That way, they could take turns keeping the…
“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” Psalm 90:12 Imagine having a bank account where money is automatically deposited each morning. Now, imagine the sum deposited each day is a whopping $86,400! Let that sink in. Each day, you are given $86,400 to do with as…
“Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon your shoulders and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart. Your souls will find rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden light.” Matthew 11:28–30 Every Sunday…
“Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon your shoulders and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart. Your souls will find rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden light.” Matthew 11:28–30 When a…
“See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!” 1 John 3:1 In 1988, an earthquake hit Armenia, killing an estimated 25,000 people. Just after the earthquake, a father rushed to his son’s school only to find it had been flattened. There was no sign…
“Wherever your treasure lies, there your heart will be.” Luke 12:34 There is an old-fashioned technique that has been used by farmers in third-world countries to capture monkeys who might be stealing from their crops. This time-tested trap is to cut a small hole in a log or gourd which has been affixed…
“Look at the birds in the sky. They do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you worth than they?” Matthew 6:26 Sometimes we can see the value in other people or other things, yet we struggle to find it in ourselves. This…
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways,” says the Lord. “As high as the heavens are above the earth, so are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 During World War II, amidst the intense smoke of crossfire, a Marine became…
“Blest are they who hunger and thirst for holiness; they shall have their fill.” Matthew 5:6 A daughter came home from school, mumbling and complaining about how hard her day was. The other students were mean. The teachers were tough. Her walk home was too hot. On and on she went with her troubles. She…
“The patient man shows much good sense, but the quick-tempered man shows folly at its height.” Proverbs 14:29 There are a lot of angry people in the world. We can see that within a few moments of going on social media. Sadly, people often write or speak words that hurt others. This was the case…
“Shake off the dust, rise up, ascend to the throne, Jerusalem; Loose the bonds from your neck, O captive daughter Zion!” Isaiah 52:2 You’ve most likely heard that an elephant never forgets. We usually think having a good memory is a good thing. But there’s a story about an elephant that reminds us some of…