In battle scenes in a movie, there is always a time before the fighting starts where the leaders of the evil forces gather together to plot their plan of attack. They are sneering and raging as they prepare to take on the under-manned forces for good. It makes for...

­ Sometimes the best thing to do when you are provoked is to be silent and walk away. King David was experienced in dealing with annoying people and he gives us some great advice in this passage. Don't enter into an argument with them. Hold your tongue, walk away, and...

There is nothing like cool water on a hot day. It is like a spring of living water to our thirsty soul. It refreshes our muscles and renews our energy. That is what Jesus intended when he had an encounter with a woman who was looking for love in all the wrong places....

When is the last time you took time to rest? Have you pushed your body and mind so far that you've reached the end? Most people today suffer from a lack of proper rest. They push their bodies non-stop until they collapse from exhaustion. Along the way they neglect...

Imagine having more than you can possibly need. It doesn't matter whether it be money, food, or friends. Everywhere you look you have more than you know what to do with. You have so much that you start to give it away. That is what God's abounding grace is like. His...

There are very few things on earth that are more soothing than sitting by still waters. It brings peace to our hearts and rest to our weary bones. Jesus is the good shepherd that leads us to these still waters in our soul. There can be chaos breaking out around us yet...

Is it real or is it fake? When a bank wants to teach a teller how to discern if money is counterfeit, they do so by having them handle a lot of real money. The teller's hand becomes so sensitive to real money that when a counterfeit touches their fingertips, they...

I wasn't as prepared as I should've been when I competed in my first triathlon. About halfway through the bike part of the race, my mind switched from placing in my age bracket to completing the race. All I wanted to do was finish the course. I didn't end up last but...

Have you ever been misunderstood and mistreated? Something you said was taken wrong, and soon there were all these people who were upset with you. You are not alone. It happens all the time. The Apostle Paul had a special gift of being misunderstood and mistreated by...

God has taught me the blessings that come from delays. I had spent all day traveling, and I was exhausted. As I walked up to the gate of my last connecting flight the sign read "Flight Delayed." I sunk in one of the open seats frustrated. All I wanted to do was get...

Part of our Daily Walk should be a process where we ask God to test my heart. David did this on a frequent basis throughout his life. He wanted to make sure he was still on the right path and that his actions were still holy in the sight of God. He used the word of...

Where I live they grow the most amazing strawberries. I can pretty much guarantee that these berries are bigger than anything you see in the store. Some of them become so big they fill up most of your palm. The best thing is stopping by one of the roadside shacks and...

I am convinced that the two things in this world people are desperate for are, peace and joy. Several times in scripture Scripture we are told to strive for peace. Peace doesn't come easy. We have to work at it, and even then it is not guaranteed. Jesus is the source...

Life is an adventure and it takes faith to navigate it. When we make decisions we often don't have all the information and we are uncertain of the outcome. It takes faith to choose a direction. As we are following Jesus it is our trust in him that is most important....

Imagine living a life where you are free of guilt, and you walk through your day with a sense of purpose. That is what Jesus Christ offers when you choose to follow him. Through the blood of the cross, he removes our sin and replaces it with his Holy Spirit. Walk free...

Prayer changes us. Spending time in God's word is essential, going to church is vital, but nothing has the power that prayer does. There are so many avenues that prayer can be used to affect our heart. We can go to God and ask for forgiveness, give Him thanks for all...

Never underestimate the importance of rest. We are created to work for six days and then to spend an entire day of rest. The Jews would start to rest at sundown on Friday and continue until the sun went down on Saturday. They weren't allowed to do any work and going...

The world needs more gentleness and kindness. Showing gentleness can be painful if we have a hard time obeying those over us and we like to slander those around us. As Christians, we need to be ready for every good work and to show kindness and gentleness to everyone...

Self-control is in short supply in today's world. It seems to get noticed by anyone you have to be as out of control as possible. The crazier, the better. Paul calls Titus and the men of the church to be a model of self-control. Not only does this bring benefits to...

God has set in place a leadership structure in the church. He has placed Elders as overseers to lead the congregation. Titus and Timothy both lay out the requirements for the call to leadership. When churches follow these guidelines, they are not only in the will of...