The Power of Your Words
Today’s Scripture reminds us: “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” How we need that reminder! Our words are...
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Jun
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Jun
Serve Him with Gladness
In today’s Scripture, we read, “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” As C. S. Lewis reminds us, “Joy is the serious business...
24
Jun
Watch How You React
Nothing reveals the stuff of which your Christian beliefs are made than tough times. Maybe that’s why today’s Scripture urges us to “glory in our sufferings...
23
Jun
Why Should We Pray?
You’re walking with a friend, who suddenly turns to you and says, “I don’t get it. If things will be as they are going to be anyway, why should I pray...
22
Jun
An Undercurrent of Gratitude
G. K. Chesterton once wrote, “When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude...
21
Jun
Joni’s Personal Father’s Day Reflection
It’s been many years since Daddy passed away, but I miss him still. John King Eareckson always seemed so strong and capable to me...
11
Jun
The Fruitful Life Found in Abiding in Jesus
There’s nothing like picking berries ripened on the vine. I remember the long, generous days of June as a child. My sisters and I would soak...
3
Jun
You are Promised an Inheritance
You may or may not receive an earthly inheritance. Maybe your parents didn’t have much at the end to give you, or maybe the government got most of it...
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May
A Great Cloud of Witnesses
We behave differently when we know people are observing us. It’s true, isn’t it? We bite our tongues, try to smile, hold our tempers, and say kind, courteous...
20
May
Butterflies of Faith: Breaking Free Through a Glass Darkly
I spend a lot of time in my wheelchair thinking about God. Really thinking. But as much thought as I put into reading God’s Word or studying Bible doctrines...