August 27, 2026 Be Built Up! We look to lots of things and lots of people to build ourselves up. +We look for the affirmation of other people. +We look for the acceptance of other people. +We look for the approval of other people. We look to lots of things and lots of people to…
August 26, 2026 Consequences! “I have been young and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. They are ever giving liberally and lending, and their children become a blessing.” Psalm 37:25-26 It is easy to claim my values align with a particular perspective or party or…
August 20, 2026 Encourage Their Heart! There is an epidemic of discouragement! People are discouraged because they have experienced disappointment after disappointment after disappointment. They get tired of trying again, they get tired of being optimistic, and they get tired of being enthusiastic. People are discouraged because they are constantly distracted. They struggle to stay…
August 18, 2026 Contentment And Courage! “The Lord knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will abide forever; they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance.” Psalm 37:18-19 Over one million acres burned in wild fires in western Nebraska in the spring of 2026. The fire…
August 13, 2026 Suffering For Something Greater! A different kind of suffering. A few weeks ago, my wife and I traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska to visit my side of the family. We were there just a few days, but the time was filled with delicious eats, great conversations, and lots of joy. We even shared…
August 11, 2026 Get Up Now! “Our steps are made firm by the Lord when he delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 You may have just come through the darkest valley you can imagine. Maybe there was regret or shame. Maybe there was fear or failure.…
August 6, 2026 Promised Hope! One of the saddest things I have experienced is when some hurt I have caused leads to distance in or even the destruction of a relationship I value. It can happen so quickly. +A word spoken but not thought through, an action that was less than kind and considerate, or…
August 4, 2026 “I have been young, and now am old…” Psalm 37:25 An Even Greater Blessing! David was overlooked when he was young. His age and his interests were not valued by his older brothers or by his parents. He found himself engaged in the humble task of being a shepherd of sheep. He…
July 30, 2026 First Place! Setting priorities is a challenge for some. Keeping priorities is a challenge for most. I am a goal-oriented person who is able to remain clear about what is most important. However, there are still days and weeks and even seasons when I lack the focus and the clarity to keep…
July 28, 2026 “I have been young, and now am old…” Psalm 37:25 A New Calling! After a 44-year career, I made the decision to retire. The decision was not easy! I loved my work and found great joy in it. I enjoyed watching what the Spirit was doing in people’s lives. I marveled at…
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