As the Day Begins Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 A fine musician can make beautiful music, yet an orchestra requires something more: the willingness to listen, follow, and serve a shared purpose. Spiritual gifts call for that same humility. Whatever ability God has entrusted to us becomes fruitful as we offer it under His direction. TroubleContinue reading “Grace for the Thorn”
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The God Who Came Close
The Bible in a Year “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth … from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” —John 1:14, 16, ESV There are moments when we need someoneContinue reading “The God Who Came Close”
The God Who Came Close
The Bible in a Year “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth … from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” —John 1:14, 16, ESV There are moments when we need someoneContinue reading “The God Who Came Close”
Making Room for Someone Else
As the Day Begins “[Give] thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.” — Ephesians 5:20–21, ESV An orchestra becomes beautiful when musicians listen as carefully as they play. Each brings something valuable, but each also makesContinue reading “Making Room for Someone Else”
The Heart That Bows Finds the Savior
DID YOU KNOW “‘Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.’ And [the shepherds] went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.” Luke 2:15–16, ESV We often associate Bethlehem with a particular season, but theContinue reading “The Heart That Bows Finds the Savior”
Clearer Eyes Before a Quiet Night
As the Day Ends “First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s eye.” Luke 6:42, ESV. As the day ends, it can be easier to remember someone else’s faults than to examine our own responses. We replay anContinue reading “Clearer Eyes Before a Quiet Night”
When the Church Makes Room for One Another
By His Word A church can be full of willing people and still struggle to move together. One person has an idea for a ministry. Another sees a need no one else has noticed. A third worries that a familiar way of serving will be lost. Each may sincerely want to honor the Lord. YetContinue reading “When the Church Makes Room for One Another”
The Freedom to Be Small
As the Day Begins The disciples once asked Jesus who was greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus called a child to stand among them and answered, “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:1–3, NIV). They were thinking about standing and status. Jesus directedContinue reading “The Freedom to Be Small”
When Criticism Becomes a Tool in God’s Hands
On Second Thought “Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.” —Proverbs 13:18 Criticism has a way of remaining in our minds long after the conversation has ended. We may replay the words, analyze the speaker’s tone, construct the response we wish we had given, and wonder whether theContinue reading “When Criticism Becomes a Tool in God’s Hands”
When Humility Stops Looking in the Mirror
As the Day Ends “Not of works, lest any man should boast.” —Ephesians 2:9 Evening Meditation As this day closes, it is worth asking who received the attention in the stories we told about ourselves. Boasting can sound openly proud, but it can also wear religious clothing: “I only mention this for God’s glory.” TheContinue reading “When Humility Stops Looking in the Mirror”