Category Archives: An Encouraging Word

Reflected Glory

The small lake shimmers smooth as glass, its dark greenish-brown surface reflecting the surrounding autumn world.  Dark, straight tree trunks and branches protect the lake’s perimeter, the yellow, green, and orange leaves doubled in their reflected beauty.  The contour of each billowy cloud clearly shows in the dark water.  An occasional soft “pop” punctuates theContinue reading “Reflected Glory”

The Greatest Commandments

Lord, when I really contemplate these verses, wow! How many times have I broken your two greatest commandments? How often have I loved the things of the world more than I love you? And do I really love my neighbors as much as I love myself? Forgive me, Lord, for breaking your commandments. Give meContinue reading “The Greatest Commandments”

The Sermon on the Mount

“The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not–Do your duty, but–Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus says if we are His disciples, we shall always do these things. There will be no spirit of–“Oh, well, IContinue reading “The Sermon on the Mount”

Friday Friends’ Favorites

Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ Declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Thank you, Father, for making plans that give us hope, that give us a future. Forgive us when we doubt your plans and yourContinue reading “Friday Friends’ Favorites”

Getting to Know God’s Will

“The key is praying according to God’s will. To know His will, we must know His thoughts. To know His thoughts, we must saturate our minds with His word. Then we will begin to experience the authority of God in our prayers.”— Charles Henley Help us, Lord, to fill up to overflowing with your word.Continue reading “Getting to Know God’s Will”