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The Measure of Success

Scripture Focus: “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringth wicked devices to pass.” — Psalm 37:7 Waiting is difficult enough. Waiting while it appears that those who ignore God are getting ahead can test our faith…
Only One

We build monuments. God writes remembrance. We chase names,set them on buildings,street signs,book covers,and lips. But there is one Nameexalted above all others— a Name that will outliveevery starin the universe. Long afterthe last biographyhas closed, and history has forgottenthose who thought themselvesunforgettable, heaven will stillresound with praisefor one Name: Jesus. If this poem stirred…
The Silver Beneath the Soot

Scripture Focus: “And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver… and shall purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.” — Malachi 3:3 Long before wheelchairs, oxygen tubing, and frequent doctors’ appointments became part of my daily life, I loved wandering through thrift…
The Safest Place to Walk

Scripture: “Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.” — Psalm 77:20 There is something almost unexpected about the way Psalm 77 describes the Exodus. After speaking of thunder, lightning, trembling earth, and waters parting, the psalmist ends with the quiet picture of a Shepherd leading His flock. That…
Higher Than My Thoughts

Scripture Focus: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.” — Isaiah 55:8 Have you ever tried to put together a puzzle without looking at the picture on the box? At first, it may seem simple enough. You find the corner pieces, separate the colors, and confidently…
The Danger of “Good Enough”

Have you ever found yourself wanting something for another person more than they seem to want it for themselves? Perhaps you’ve watched someone remain in a relationship that continually hurts them, or you’ve encouraged a friend to pursue an opportunity they keep talking themselves out of. Maybe you’ve prayed earnestly for someone to draw closer…
The Presence That Brings Peace

Scripture Focus: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” ~ John 16:33 If happiness depended upon a trouble-free life, very few people would ever experience it for long. Jesus never promised…
The Measure of Love

True love nurtures growth. It doesn’t simply accept someone as they are and leave them there. It patiently encourages what’s good, gently corrects what’s harmful, extends grace when grace is needed, and quietly draws out the very best in the one it loves. When I stop and think about it, isn’t that exactly how Christ…
Retired… or Reassigned?

I once read a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin that has lingered in my mind for years: “Many people die at twenty-five and aren’t buried until they are seventy-five.” Whether he actually said it or not, the thought is sobering. It made me wonder if something similar can happen spiritually among Christians. I’ve noticed…
The Poverty of Plenty

“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.” -Ecclesiastes 5:10 Have you ever noticed how quickly “just a little more” quietly becomes “still not enough”? Solomon certainly did. Few people have ever possessed more wealth, influence, opportunities, or accomplishments than he did.…