Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

Being still is not something our country knows much about. The typical American experience is all about hurry and action. If we are not rushing to the next event, then we are scrolling through our emails, checking the web for the latest news, or planning what we can do next. Being still even has a negative connotation - most consider someone who does this to be lazy or to "have no life." But being still is essential to knowing God and experiencing His peace.

Does God always answer prayers? There are some problems that just seem too big. We pray and we wait, but circumstances become more complicated, and answers are slow in coming. Often stray questions quietly creep into our mind. Is God bigger than my situation? Does He really care? Is He ignoring me?

I am a little annoyed - okay, maybe I am a lot annoyed. Just yesterday we received our new phone book and they got our office address and phone number wrong. A month ago it would have been correct, but now that we have moved it is wrong. I could understand this mixup, except that weeks ago I made numerous calls and emails making sure that the editors and sales reps had all the correct information. After being assured and reassured that all had been changed I let it go and trusted that all would be well - until this morning.

Guarding your heart must be an intentional choice. In a world overflowing with temptations it is very important to put safeguards in place to protect the core of all your decisions and values. If you don't you are at a very great risk for regret and difficult consequences.

I have been enjoying my flower bed so much this summer. In the past I have not had time to cultivate our landscaping the way I wanted to. So this year, after Aunt Angela helped me get started,  I have spent a lot of time keeping it up.

A person’s last words are very telling. The final statement and messages, whether well thought out or not, often give an overview of a dying person’s priorities. Some are very instructive, others are funny, and others are very sad.