Category Archives: Daily Minute

True thankfulness happens when we delight in the giver, more than the gift. May God’s love and faithfulness to us inspire a thankfulness that glorifies Him and blesses our hearts. ‘Give thanks to the Lord of hosts,  for the Lord … Continue reading →

While waiting for deliverance, the righteous live by faith, because it’s impossible to put too much confidence in God. Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.  Hebrews 10:35 ESV Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

The most important things are best understood after we’ve spent time alone with God. But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, until I went into the sanctuary of God. Psalm 73:16-17a ESV Scripture … Continue reading →

May God bless you with words and opportunity, courage and clarity, to boldly proclaim the good news that is ours in Christ Jesus, this Christmas. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is … Continue reading →

Whenever my best friend Kare and I get together, we bring a gift. We usually find some little trinket or homemade item we think the other will enjoy. We delight in the giving and the getting. Our homes have become … Continue reading →

Calling someone a Christian, who is not one, is dangerous. It weakens our testimony; it keeps us from praying for his greatest need–salvation; it gives false hope to the one acknowledged; and it just looks stupid to the watching world. … Continue reading →

QUESTION: Can we know God is at work in the lives of the people for whom we pray, especially as pertains to their spiritual well-being and salvation, and especially when we see little or no evidence of God’s work? And, … Continue reading →

Candy canes of white and red remind me that Christ’s blood was shed. He died for me! So now I know, my sins are washed as white as snow. “Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD:  though your … Continue reading →

We can pray without ceasing, when our thought-life becomes our prayer-life; when all the things we think about, become all the things we pray about. Our sinful thoughts become prayers of confession and repentance. Concerns for loved ones become prayers … Continue reading →

Prayer is as necessary today, as it was yesterday, and tomorrow, as it was last year.  If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from … Continue reading →

In the third presidential debate, Hillary Clinton, speaking of late term abortion, said, “This is one of the worst possible choices that any woman and her family has to make.” She was right. Choosing to have an abortion, during any … Continue reading →

The greater a person’s confidence that God will provide abundantly in every situation and circumstance, no matter what, the greater her joy. The Lord will provide–that’s His name. Jehovah Jireh, God will provide! He would not sully His good name … Continue reading →

Lord God, Please give me a discerning spirit, with wisdom and good judgement, discretion and understanding. Help me to be strict with myself, but merciful with others. Help me to love the way You love. Correct quickly any thought or … Continue reading →

Life with God is good. For the Lord God is a sun and shield;  the Lord bestows favor and honor.  No good thing does he withhold  from those who walk uprightly.  Psalm 84:11 ESV And then, after considering those good … Continue reading →

Unless you’ve hit a golf ball that’s about to conk someone in the head, a tree is about to fall, or you see someone inches away from danger, quiet is best. “…aspire to live quietly.”  1 Thessalonians 4:11a ESV Also: … Continue reading →

If God can not be trusted, then the whole Bible is a lie. But we know the Bible is true– and God can be trusted. So… “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit … Continue reading →

This just might be the best news you’ll hear all week. It’s my take-away from Sunday’s sermon: God will never regret saving you. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died– more than that, who was raised– … Continue reading →

When we are nice to people, chances are, they will be nice back. A soft answer turns away wrath,  but a harsh word stirs up anger.  Proverbs 15:1 ESV

It’s just as important to think about eternal things, as it is not to obsess over things that won’t last. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.  Colossians 3:2 ESV

We will never be adults of God, but always children… always growing, always learning, always maturing, always needing discipline, love, encouragement and instruction from the One who knows us best, but still loves us most. See what kind of love … Continue reading →