Category Archives: Daily Minute

Perhaps our best prayers, and the most pleasing to God, are those we pray for the lost. “For the Son of Man came  to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10 ESV Also: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Live the exemplary life. Brethren, join in following my example,  and note those who so walk,  as you have us for a pattern.  Philippians 3:17 NKJV Also: 2 Peter 1:5-11 exemplary: deserving imitation because of excellence

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which … Continue reading →

God is intent on keeping His Word; He always has been and always will be. Aren’t you glad? The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, And as I have … Continue reading →

Jesus didn’t die for an unknown, unnamed, unnumbered group of people. He didn’t die hoping many would believe in Him, and wondering who they might be. Jesus’ death was personal. He died for His people. He loved them and He … Continue reading →

There is only one reason a Christian would not experience peace– he is not fully depending on God. When we are not at peace, it would be wise to figure out who or what we are trusting in, other than, … Continue reading →

God is pleased with our prayers. He is happy to hear them. He is eager to reward our dependence on Him. Sometimes we forget that. For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts … Continue reading →

We always work to please God, because we always want to please the ones we love. It’s that simple. “He who has My commandments and keeps them,  it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be  loved … Continue reading →

God sometimes shows us an exaggerated demonstration of a certain sin to help us see the evil of that sin in our own lives. Even though it may be done by us on a smaller scale, in God’s eyes, evil … Continue reading →

There’s a big difference between being spiritual and being scriptural. And great danger in being one without the other. So it’s always good to ask: Does that teaching line up with what the Bible says? “God is Spirit, and those … Continue reading →

Lord, please help me to be discerning, but not judgmental, careful but not critical, confident in my standing with You. Help me to love without limits, to speak Your truth, not my opinion, to be open to Your leading, but … Continue reading →

Sound the trumpet. Shout and cheer. Christ the Lord, could come this year! For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in … Continue reading →

Our hope in Christ goes beyond the grave, and it is sure. For we know that if our earthly house, this tent,  is destroyed, we have a building from God,  a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.  … Continue reading →

The Creator came to save the created. God with us, Immanuel. Wrapped in love, His name is Jesus. When God is with us, all is well. “For unto us a child is born,  Unto us a Son is given;  And … Continue reading →

My five-year-old grandson, Luke, asked me one of the most important questions of all: “Grandma Kathy, did you know that Jesus is God?” It’s true. God Himself came to earth intent on saving His people– we call it Christmas. “Behold, … Continue reading →

Oh the wonder it will be, when our faith and sight meet. And Thomas answered and said to Him,  “My Lord and my God!”  John 20:28 NKJV Scripture focus: John 20:24-29

God’s sovereignty is the Christian’s great comfort, and His goodness her joy, in a troubled world. Who is he who speaks and it comes to pass,  When the Lord has not commanded it?  Is it not from the mouth of … Continue reading →

My best friend, Kare, was lost in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.  She had volunteered to take her friend for a cancer treatment. But now, all she wanted to do was get back home to rural Phillipsburg, Kansas. Plugging in her … Continue reading →

WARNING: It is possible to sentimentalize the real meaning right out of Christmas. “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”   Matthew 1:23 NKJV

Honor must begin in our homes– our parents, our spouses, our families first. If we fail there, everything else is hypocritical. Honor one another above yourselves.  Outdo one another in showing honor.  Romans 12:10 NIV, ESV Scripture focus: Ephesians 5:22-6:4, … Continue reading →