The last devotional post I wrote about God’s forgiveness for us. It was a positive post that reminds us of God’s unconditional love and mercy when we place our faith in Him. This post is a little harder. Now we’re talking about forgiving others. When we fail to forgive others it hinders our relationship with … [Read more…]
The definition of forgiveness is the act of pardoning an offender. In the Bible, the Greek word translated forgiveness literally means “to let go”. Friends, we have that with God! Over and over He grants forgiveness when we repent. While we certainly should strive to be a better person and live for God everyday, we mess up … [Read more…]
Trials are a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something. When new medications or medical devices are being developed they are put through rigorous trials. Putting aside any potential frustration with pharmaceutical companies or insurance companies, what is the point of the trials? To test its performance, qualities, and suitability of … [Read more…]
Merriam-Webster describes discipline as training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character. That is why we discipline as a parent, right? We want our children to obey the rules, directions, and expectations we have laid before them to ultimately help them have moral character and become successful adults. (If that is not your reasoning … [Read more…]
Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Sometimes fear is completely understandable and appropriate. For example, trying to walk across a busy highway is likely going to evoke some fear. Completely appropriate! But sometimes our fear can paralyze us into … [Read more…]
Assurance is a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise. As parents we offer assurance to our children. Assurance that we will provide for them, that they are safe, and that we love them. We give them assurance that they are capable and worthy. All our children have to do is believe and have … [Read more…]
Earlier this week the devotional post was about decision making. We are called to decide whether we are going to choose God or other gods we have placed in our lives. Matthew 6:24 states, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the … [Read more…]
On a daily basis we are bombarded with decisions. What to wear, what to eat, how to act, what to do, who to interact with, etc. And that doesn’t even include the plethora of decisions we make pertaining to our electronic devices! The topics of self-control, willpower, and decision making have been a source … [Read more…]
According to Merriam Webster, your conscience is the part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being either morally right or wrong. Your conscience is that little voice in your head giving you nudges to act differently or gives you the little pat on your back when you did something … [Read more…]
Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Contentment I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “Keeping up with the Joneses”. I knew that it meant trying to compete in status with your neighbors, but I had no idea where the phrase actually came from. In looking it up, I found that it originated from … [Read more…]