Skip to content

A Valentine for My Daughters

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion The whirlwind of adolescent doubts and pressure was making regular runs through our house. So on Valentine’s Day 1997, I wrote the following for each of my daughters: I have a… A Valentine for My Daughters

Consider Others

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion True humility is not thinking lowly of yourself but thinking accurately of yourself. When Paul writes in Philippians 2:3, “Consider others better than yourselves” he uses a verb that means “to… Consider Others

As God Has Loved You

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion Would you do what Jesus did? He swapped a spotless castle for a grimy stable. He exchanged the worship of angels for a company of killers. I wouldn’t do that, but… As God Has Loved You

No Room for Pecking Orders

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion Pecking orders are a part of life. Ranking systems can clarify our roles. The problem with pecking orders isn’t the order. The problem is with the pecking! A friend who grew up… No Room for Pecking Orders

The Work Is God’s

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13:4, “Love does not envy.” A number of years ago I learned of a new church across town. A friend came to me with this report:… The Work Is God’s

The Real Deal

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion Susie’s most treasured possession was a string of fake pearls given to her by her father. As he put her to bed one evening, he asked this question: “Do you love… The Real Deal

The Cure for Jealousy

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion Suppose you spotted a flame in your house. How would you react? Would you shrug your shoulders and walk away, saying, “ Eh, a little fire never hurt any house.” Of… The Cure for Jealousy

Ask God for Patience

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion How infiltrated are you with God’s patience? You’ve heard about it, read about it, perhaps underlined Bible passages regarding it. But have you received it? Well the proof is in your… Ask God for Patience

Loving As God Loves

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion Need more patience? Is generosity an elusive virtue? Having trouble putting up with ungrateful relatives or cranky neighbors? Well God puts up with you when you act the same. Luke 6:35 (NIV)… Loving As God Loves

Receive First

  • by

Listen to Today’s Devotion If you’ve never received love, how can you love others? In other words, we can’t give what we’ve never received. But oh how we try! Our typical strategy? Try harder. “I don’t… Receive First