Some people love to sleep. Laying bed getting warm and comfy is one of their favorite things. They could sleep for hours because it is their happy place. Rest is something God put into our day so that we can have the energy for the work we need to do. There can be a danger…
Read MoreWhen Jessica accepted her role as the new children’s leader of her church, she didn’t know everything that was in store. Fresh off of graduating from Bible college she just wanted to be used by God. Her pastor approached her and asked if she would take over. While she felt unqualified, she agreed to do…
Read MoreHave you ever drank something and it didn’t taste very good? Maybe you thought you were drinking something else and were surprised that it was something entirely different. We always want to drink something that is pure and is going to refresh and energize us. Purity in our beverage and our spiritual life are essential…
Read MoreVery few things in life beat a good sunset. The combination of the colors and the shadows of the mountain ranges can explode right before your eyes. You can sit there and drink it in until it disappears. It reminds us of God’s craftsmanship. Did you know that He wants you to keep your eye…
Read MoreThe book of Proverbs is King Solomon talking to his young son. He is teaching him lessons that he knows are so valuable as he grows up. Wisdom is the number one lesson that he wants his son to get. The benefits of seeking wisdom and holding onto it have long-term results. Today he tells us…
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, my dad had his own business as an electrical contractor. It was a small business which meant he did all of the work. When he needed help, he would grab my brother or me. We weren’t the most willing employees. Most of the time we sat around until he asked…
Read MoreOur family loves to take hikes. One thing we have noticed is that whether the trail is good or not, we enjoy the time together. It is less about the destination and more about the journey. Our walk with Jesus is the same way. Enjoy the journey. That is what Solomon is trying to get…
Read MoreHave you ever gotten lost? I’m talking about the kind of lost where you have no clue where you are or how to get out of it? I’ve done that numerous times, and it was usually because I didn’t check the map or ask for directions. Are you on the right path in life? The…
Read MoreMost people don’t know the thrill of success because they stop short of finishing what they started. Many people have given up on following Jesus because things got difficult. Jesus never promised that following him would be easy, but he did say that if we finished, we would receive the reward. When life gets difficult…
Read MoreThe ear is a powerful tool God has given us. When it is trained it can detect when an instrument is out of tune, when a child is in trouble, and when someone is telling the truth. This expertise only comes after repeated times of listening. The same goes for wisdom. When we fill our…
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