Monthly Archives: August 2017

Thursday, August 31   Casting There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear. 1 John 4:18 Recommended Reading 1 John 4:17-21 Most fishermen know all about casting, but some take it very seriously. In 1881, the … Continue reading →

Wednesday, August 30 My Will or Thy Will? When the people willingly offer themselves, bless the LORD! Judges 5:2b Recommended Reading Matthew 26:36-46 Willful or willing? The word we adopt for ourselves determines our destiny. Being willful implies a self-willed … Continue reading →

Tuesday, August 29 Talking Tombstones By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks. Hebrews … Continue reading →

Monday, August 28 Not in Heaven Yet Wisdom is with aged men, and with length of days, understanding. Job 12:12 Recommended Reading Psalm 90:10-12 When Charles McKoy retired at age 71, he didn’t know what to do with the rest … Continue reading →

Lessons From a Shepherd: Provision and Protection August 26, 2017 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. John 10:9 In biblical times, sheep and goats … Continue reading →

Thursday, August 24 Praying for Adult Children The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 Recommended Reading Hebrews 13:20-25 Many parents assume that when they get their children raised, out of diapers, out of school, and … Continue reading →

Wednesday, August 23 Truth or Consequences A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 22:3, NLT Recommended Reading Proverbs 22:1-9 In his book Unpacking Forgiveness, Chris Brauns wrote, “Forgiveness does … Continue reading →

Tuesday, August 22 Listening Ears Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 Recommended Reading Psalm 51 You have heard it said that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than … Continue reading →

Monday, August 21 Soul Poison When I kept silent, my bones grew old through my groaning all the day long. Psalm 32:3 Recommended Reading 2 Samuel 12:1-5 There are two extremes. Those who rush to the doctor for every ache … Continue reading →

Lessons From a Shepherd: He Oversees Our Soul August 19, 2017 For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 1 Peter 2:25 Sometimes an employee is offered a promotion … Continue reading →