Category: Daily Word

It’s funny how I wrote yesterday about running to the Word before the world gets you, and it’s 9:30pm as I begin today’s journal. Like I said, the devil is cruel and the master of distraction. But remain faithful. Don’t give up. Never give in. Have faith. Image courtesy of: Louish Pixel Scripture: “Be diligent

Some days start out better than others. The devil is cruel like that, trying to creep in there and ruin the day before it even gets started. If there is one thing that I have learned in life, it is to not give the devil a chance. Image courtesy of: nan palmero Scripture: “Let the

Have you ever met someone who has an attitude that transcends the circumstances, either good or bad? They have a joy and peace about them that cannot be shaken. It’s not like they are cold and don’t experience human emotion. They get upset, disappointed, are both happy and sad. But nothing seems to disturb them

Every one of us has 24 hours in the day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Time is a constrained resource in our lives, there is only so much of it. It’s like land, God isn’t really making a bunch of it any more from what I can tell. Time doesn’t replenish itself

Many people understand that a solid core is an important anchor to our physical health. And just as our bodies grow and mature, so can our spirit. We just need to feed it properly as we would our bodies. Each time we read the Word of God, it feeds our Spirit just like a good

Have you ever heard of the butterfly effect? It’s the idea that a butterfly flapping it’s wings in one part of the world could cause a hurricane in another. A similar concept is the domino effect, where one action triggers another, that triggers another. The central theme is “connectedness”, and understanding that our actions can

A caterpillar is a little worm-like insect that goes through life inching along the ground. It moves very slow, crawling from place to place. One might say it is not the most attractive little creature. But over time what happens? Eventually, the caterpillar fills its belly full of leaves, hangs itself upside down, turns itself

What a glorious morning. It’s not even 9 in the morning and I’ve probably experienced every human emotion possible. I’ve been loved, laughed, learned, been hungry, thirsty, disappointed, refreshed physically, cleansed from the inside out, had heart-warming interactions, and felt sorrow learning of someone who died yesterday. Imagine what might be in store for the

Many of these things that we have, these creature comforts, they are wonderful. They enhance our lives and can bring us much joy. I’m as guilty as the next person in that I like nice things. I like a nice guitar, a comfortable mattress, a fluffy towel, comfortable shoes, an antique vehicle, and deeply appreciate

Sometimes we burn the candle at both ends. Sometimes we work our tails off and not get the result we were hoping for. It can be frustrating. It can be exhausting. But let us not grow weary. Image courtesy of: frankieleon Scripture: “And as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing