Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

How you think can make or break you. So much of how we feel about others, the world, and ourselves comes from thoughts in our mind. Meditation on God's word serves the useful purpose of helping us to change and correct our thoughts and thus our understanding of the things around us.

Small things can certainly create a lot of trouble, and the tongue is one of the worst. So carefully consider the things you say and the things you take heed to. The wrong message can destroy a gullible listener with even worse results than an inconvenient down-to-the-ground flat tire.

When you understand that God hears and answers prayer, it is often frustrating to wait for His answers. The effective prayer of a righteous person accomplishes much. It just takes patience in prayer - and often a lot of pot stirring!

Loud booms thundered late into the evening last Sunday as many celebrated our nation’s birthday. Yet despite the excitement and festivities of an important federal holiday, there are many, even in the USA, who are not truly free.

Faith is an everyday commodity in some circles. “Just have faith” or “Keep the faith” is thrown around every time there is some kind of crisis or need for encouraging words. But what exactly is faith? What does it mean?

It is always gratifying to live out a Sunday sermon. This past Sunday we heard an excellent message on the foolishness of holding too tightly to any plans we may have for our day.