Author Archives: Intentional Faith

Some have noted that my devotionals are a day late because of the date noted in the devotional.  Actually, I write the devotionals a day ahead but when I post them, the reflect that date and not the day you read them.  So ignore the date and read the newest one or the ones youContinue reading “In the Eye of the Beholder”

Here’s to the average day, the humdrum and the usual.  Here’s to another cup of coffee, stopping by the post office and saying your prayers.  Here’s to those things, people and habits that define our regular lives.  Hidden in them is the stuff of miracles. "It is in the ordinary duties and labors of lifeContinue reading “Here’s to the Everyday”

I came across these questions on the U.S. citizenship test.  Thought you might enjoy seeing how well you do.  Hint: Go with your instincts.  My changes were wrong. Here is your hyperlink: http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/elementary/?page=Quiz14&Quizid=14 Enjoy.

There is a certain inequity to God.  At least from our perspective.  Most of us are conservative by nature.  We have based our lives on the strategy of playing it safe.  Don’t run with sharp objects and don’t take chances.  From investments to wardrobe, we keep it down the middle of the road. The onlyContinue reading “All or Nothing”

It has been a busy day but a good one.  Filled with its share of good and bad.  Probably not much different than yours.  The question is:  Was your day a successful one?  There seems to be this incessant need to be able to quantify the value of the day.  We need those victories thatContinue reading “Success Is Cumulative”

Just got back from the hospital.  The patient was scheduled for one hour but it wound up being another hour.  So I thought this morning I would share a word about patience.  I hope it can speak to your life today. "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time."  Leo Tolstoy The apostle PaulContinue reading “Hurry Up and Wait”

It struck me today that some of you may be facing a tough decision.  It may be about your career, family, health or faith.  All of us eventually do but I wanted to remind you of God’s provision for those tough times.  There called friends.  Ralph Emerson wrote, "God evidently does not intend us allContinue reading “A Friend Indeed”

I don’t like television that much.  Especially prime time shows.  I tend to favor those Discovery and History channel programs.  Lately, they seem obsessed with end times.  There was even a show about the earth after we are all gone.  Amazing and disturbing because we are the ones who really believe that it will occurContinue reading “End of Days”

"Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding.  Remember the Lord in all you do and he will give you success."  Proverbs 3:5,6 We work hard to teach our children responsibility, self-control and mature self-reliance.  We want them to stand on their own two feet.  But Solomon the WiseContinue reading “Think Twice”

Light changes things.  As I get older, I see the truth of it.  I need plenty of light to read or the words begin to blend.  I need light to move through the house or I spend more time bumping into things.  Now, more than ever, the first thing I look for in a roomContinue reading “Turn the Light On”