“Within the covers of the Bible are all the answers for all the problems men face. The Bible can touch hearts, order minds, and refresh souls.” – Ronald Reagan
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Have you discovered the beauty, wonder, and wisdom of the Bible?
“It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.” – George …

“The Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible is the religion of Christ’s church.” – Charles H. Spurgeon
Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. (Luke 24:13)
Have you ever taken a walk through the Bible?
Walks are Biblical. If you are like me, you love to take walks – with your spouse, a friend, or even alone, just you, your thoughts, and God. Walks help you slow down, eliminate distractions, think more clearly, and appreciate the …

You can only give what you have! This includes your faith.
“You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” (Deuteronomy 6:5-7)
If you have children, are you teaching them about God as you …

A spiritual heritage is the richest heritage any child can receive.
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” (Matthew 9:11)
Are you being a light to the world? To your family?
Our family’s celebration of Thanksgiving Day this year was the strangest one ever. We went to the Oxford Bar and Grill in North Carolina to have dinner with Julia’s side of the family. Our family rarely, if ever goes to North Carolina for Thanksgiving because most of Julia’s …

God controls the future, not us.
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. (Proverbs 21:1)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts. (Proverbs 21:2)
As you go about your days, is the Word of God a lamp unto your feet?
Leaders can and should make their plans, but they must never forget that it is God who controls the future. Proverbs 21:1  reminds us that there is a difference between …

Your destiny is determined by thousands of small decisions you make each day!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Do you have a system for making godly decisions?
In looking for links for yesterday’s devotional, I found an excellent on-line resource defining “The Seven-Step Path to Better Decisions.” Here are the 7 steps:
1) Stop and think
2) Clarify goals
3) Determine facts
4) Develop options
5) Consider consequences
6) Choose
7) Monitor and modify
One of the …

Our influence has more to do with the life we live than our position or title.
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. (Proverbs 17:2)
We gain credibility when our life matches our talk and when both add value to others! It’s not about position, but production. Answer the following questions:
1) Consistency: Are you the same person no matter where you are or who is with you?
2) Choices: Do you make decisions based on how they benefit you or others?
3) …

God commands His children to always have an attitude of gratitude!
“in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4)
Are you rejoicing always?
For many, Thanksgiving has become just a “Turkey Day,” a day to throw our diets into the wastebasket, engage in a ritual of overeating, & watch football until we’re fast asleep. But for Christians, Thanksgiving is a day to acknowledge that everything we have is a gift from …

Consider others better than yourself!
“She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.” (Proverbs 31:20)
During the past several years, it has been my habit to read a chapter a day from Proverbs on most mornings. Often when I came to Proverbs 31, I would turn that chapter into a prayer – praying and believing my wife (Julia) would be a Proverbs 31 wife.
As I reflect on this past year, I am so humbled by God’s amazing grace and his tender mercies. For more …

God’s plans usually unfold over time.
The preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirits. Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established. (Proverbs 16:1-3)
What is God revealing to you over time?
Are you working to accomplish your purposes, or God’s?
The first three verses of Proverbs 16 above teach us to:
1) Check the source of our wisdom
2) Check our motives
3) Check …