Monthly Archives: February 2018

Luke 12:15 (NLT)   Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” Material affluence in no respect lessens my need to rely on God. Actually, it increases it. I am in greater spiritual danger when I have plenty than … Continue reading →

“Have peace in your heart, and thousands will be saved around you.”—Seraphim of Sarov Romans 14:17 (NLT)  For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Elesha Hodge, comp., … Continue reading →

Proverbs 20:1 (NLT) Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. As a Cub Scouts chaplain, I close each meeting with vespers. One night I asked the boys what some of God’s commandments were. Many correct answers were shouted out before a voice … Continue reading →

Proverbs 10:28 (NLT) The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. “The main emotion of the adult American who has had all the advantages of wealth, education, and culture is disappointment.” —John Cheever Elesha Hodge, comp., Today’s Best Illustrations – Volumes … Continue reading →

There are days when we can bring before God a deep and glad laughter of joy and gratitude. There will be other days when we can only muster a bitter, angry complaint. If it is honest, be confident that God will accept whatever it is we truly have to lift … Continue reading →

Romans 3:25 (NLT)  For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times … Continue reading →

Jesus we all have; He is all we need and all we want. We are shipwrecked on God and stranded on omnipotence! —Vance Havner Philippians 4:19 (NLT) And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to … Continue reading →

I fear that we in the mass media are creating such a market for mediocrity that we’ve diminished the incentive for excellence. We celebrate notoriety as though it were an achievement. Fame has come to mean being recognized by more people who don’t know anything about you. In politics, we … Continue reading →

Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. “I know the Bible is inspired because it inspires me.” —D.L. Moody, Elesha Hodge, … Continue reading →

“Living below your means is so liberating you won’t ever want to go back to the edge again.” —Gene Frost, family financial management counselor John 6:12 (NLT)   After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.” Elesha Hodge, comp., Today’s Best … Continue reading →