Daily Bread
Daily messages of encouragement and instruction from God’s Word.
Daily Bite
Chosen to shine
The Lord chose Israel to be His special possession, His witnesses to the world. And even though they failed in that calling, God didn’t [...
The farewell
It’s the end. Friends are sharing their eulogies. My eulogies. I listen as they give thanks for what I did, and say how much [...
Who are you listening to?
Names are important. They help us communicate and understand the world. If I say “elephant” or “eagle,” you immediately picture them. Adam’s first task...
Bright eyes
Sometimes you meet someone whose eyes sparkle with life. There’s something you can’t put your finger on. There’s a joy, a peace, a love [&hel...
Imitate Me
We’ve found an empty spot away from the crowded viewpoint to watch the sunset. Before long, the first car pulls up. Although there are [...
The crossroads
Life is about decisions. Some decisions are small and inconsequential, while others are life-altering. However, the most important decision is to choose to serve...
The unexpected path
In order to reach my weekly fitness goal I had to run in a mountainous area even though I really wasn’t looking forward to [...
Rainbow gems
“Diamonds are forever.” This clever marketing phrase encourages millions to buy this precious gem as an eternal symbol of love. The allure of forever [&h...
Subscribed for eternity
Have you ever subscribed to something on a trial period only to forget about it and then suddenly get charged the full amount? This...
Unexpected grace
Recently, we hiked up a mountain. At first, there was some cloud cover, but soon it vanished, and the harsh summer sun beat down...
Sing to the Lord
Psalm 96 begins with the call: “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth” (Psalm 96:1). The “new [&hel...
Skipping Stones
Recently, I was at a dam, and the weather was perfectly still—ideal conditions for skipping stones. The challenge of skipping stones isn’t the act [...