Leading Gently
I need wisdom in difficult situations when my thin skin feels an offense that gets in the way of my relationships.
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Category: Devotionals
A Stirred-up Heart
Some years ago, I witnessed one of my children being unkind to a few other kids. It happened when their moms were around, so I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable.
Gentle Response
"What!? My car key fob went through the laundry!?" Afterward, the fob's "lock" button didn't work. It seemed useless.
Show Goodness with a Grocery Cart
A Bible teacher explained that when she first began getting serious about her walk with Christ, she felt the Lord prompting her to return her grocery carts after shopping.
Change Inwardly, Care Outwardly
Have you read the book or seen the movie A Christmas Carol? If cold-hearted selfishness was embodied, it would be the main character of the story, Scrooge.
Competence to Instruct
We were the early birds at our school. My friend was nicely put together, but I was not. Many a day, I came in with wet hair quickly scrunched in a ponytail.
Taste and See What Happens
The smell of crackling turkey bacon drifts through the air. Fluffy, yellow scrambled eggs glisten in the sunlight. Sliced potatoes sizzle to a crisp in the iron skillet.
God’s Goodness isn’t a Roll of the Dice
“I sure hope he’s in a good mood.” Whether you’re a kid approaching a parent, a student meeting with a teacher, an employee approaching your boss, or a driver that just got pulled over for...
A Look in the Mirror
It’s interesting that in today’s Scripture, Paul is talking to a bunch of people who have already accepted the gift of salvation.