Posts from June 2017 (Page 2)
Soaking Up God’s Word
Soaking Up God’s Word From Our Daily Bread – June 25, 2017 Read: Deuteronomy 6:1–9 These commandments that I give to you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children.—Deuteronomy 6:6-7 When our son Xavier was a toddler, we took a family trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. As we entered the building, I pointed to a large sculpture suspended from the ceiling. “Look. A humpback whale.” Xavier’s eyes widened. “Enormous,” he said. My husband turned…
Verse of the Day – Galatians 5:16-17 KJV
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Ramblings
Yesterday I had something of a business crisis come up. I was up near Johnson City, and I needed to get to Chattanooga to handle it. A client was stating that I had missed something on a boat survey and now he was in dire straits because of it. He said I needed to come see it first hand. So I told him I would be there, got my things together and hopped into the car. As I begin the…
Here to Serve
Here to Serve From Our Daily Bread – June 24, 2017 Read: John 13:3–17 [Jesus] poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet.—John 13:5 It was time for our church to commission a new group of leaders. To symbolize their roles as servant-leaders, the church elders participated in a memorable foot-washing ceremony. Each of the leaders—including the pastor—washed each other’s feet as the congregation observed them. What they did that day was modeled for us by…
Verse of the Day – Ephesians 5:3-4 KJV
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Playing in Concert
Playing in Concert From Our Daily Bread – June 23, 2017 Read: Romans 12:3–8 So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.—Romans 12:5-6 During our granddaughter’s school band concert, I was impressed by how well this group of 11- and 12-year-olds played together. If each of them had wanted to be a solo performer, they could not have…
Verse of the Day – 1 John 4:13-15 KJV
Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
Silence
Silence From Our Daily Bread – June 22, 2017 Read: Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:20 How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen?—Habakkuk 1:2 Skittish chickens scattered as relief trucks clattered past the weathered huts of the village. Barefoot children stared. Traffic on this rain-ravaged “road” was rare. Suddenly, a walled mansion loomed into view of the convoy. It was the mayor’s house—although he didn’t live in it. His people lacked basic necessities, while he lounged in…
Verse of the Day – Luke 6:35 KJV
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father who is merciful. i
Sharing a Cup of Comfort
Sharing a Cup of Comfort From Our Daily Bread – June 21, 2017 Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3–11 Our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.—2 Corinthians 1:7 A friend mailed me some of her homemade pottery. Upon opening the box, I discovered the precious items had been damaged during their journey. One of the cups had shattered into a few large pieces, a jumble…
Verse of the Day – 1 John 2:5-6 KJV
But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
Reason to Smile
Reason to Smile From Our Daily Bread – June 20, 2017 Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:9–28 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.—1 Thessalonians 5:11 In the workplace, words of encouragement matter. How employees talk to one another has a bearing on customer satisfaction, company profits, and co-worker appreciation. Studies show that members of the most effective work groups give one another six times more affirmation than disapproval, disagreement, or sarcasm. Least…