What Are You Giving Room to Grow?

On Second Thought “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” —Philippians 4:8 A conversation can end long before we stop having it in our minds. WeContinue reading “What Are You Giving Room to Grow?”

Resting Beneath Healing Words

As the Day Ends “Pay attention to my words; listen closely to my sayings… For they are life to those who find them, and health to one’s whole body.” — Book of Proverbs 4:20, 22 As the day quiets around us, these words from Proverbs remind us that God’s Word is not merely instruction forContinue reading “Resting Beneath Healing Words”

Abiding Assurance When the World Presses In

As the Day Begins “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 The assurance John offers in this brief, but weighty sentence is not a denial of the pressures we face, nor is it a sentimental attempt to soften the sharp edges of life. It isContinue reading “Abiding Assurance When the World Presses In”