Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Like many families who enjoy a big meal at Thanksgiving, we started a tradition when the kids were little to go around the table and have each person tell what they are especially thankful for. Over…
Daily Power: Fight the Good Fight of Faith
Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. — 1 Timothy 6:12 NLT If you’re a follower of Jesus, then you’re also a fighter. In Exodus, we’re told: The Lord is a warrior; the…
You Are Not Defined By What You Achieve
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. — Proverbs 16:18 So many of us try to define ourselves by our accomplishments, to find our worth in what we’ve done, instead of in whom we belong to. We want to let our achievements, our victories, our trophies, our wins to define us…
Daily Power: The Next Step
Daily Power: The Next Step You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. – Hebrews 10:36 I’m a sucker for those movies about great athletes and their teams — you know, like Rudy, Miracle, Hoosiers, and Remember the Titans. I love seeing underdogs…
Daily Power: Walking by Faith
Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. — Psalm 37:4 Some days you wake up and wonder how you ended up where you are in your life. You remember when you were younger and had a dream. You always thought, “One day I’m going to pursue that…