“Unhappiness comes from mirrors. Happiness comes from windows.” The Love Worth Finding daily devotional for today written by Adrian Rogers begins with this quote. What a wise observation. Most of the misery of life comes from looking in the mirror at self. Most of the […]
Month: March 2011
For We Like Sheep – Devotional for Tuesday, March 22, 2011
At Amana we have been studying the names of God. In doing so we are learning about our God, but in the process we are learning much about ourselves. For example, this week we consider the name, Jehovah-Raah, The Lord My Shepherd. It is comforting […]
Fear or Trust – Devotional for Monday, March 21, 2011
The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.Proverbs 29:25The book of Proverbs is full of gems. This verse is just one of them. It points out a contrast which, if recognized and applied, can make an incredible […]
Loving the Imperfect Church – Devotional for Sunday, March 20, 2011
I have been to a bunch of churches in my 62 years. I have pleasant memories from most of them. I recall the holy quiet of St. Michaels in Crowley where I served as an altar boy. I remember the chapel at Immaculata Seminary which […]
Just Sitting Here Praying – Devotional for Saturday, March 19, 2011
Although my knee is better today, my mobility is still limited. I am not the most active of persons but when a trip to the bathroom requires a cane and is painful, it makes you think and spend even more time than normal on the […]
Speak Up – Devotional for Friday, March 18, 2011
For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a […]
Appreciation – Devotional for Thursday, March 17, 2011
I am very appreciative this morning. I received nearly 50 face book “Happy Birthdays,” numerous emails and texts. The most unusual of which may have been the Happy Birthday video from my Wednesday Morning Men’s Prayer group. I am sure it will go “viral” on […]
Happy Birthday – Devotional for March 16, 2011
Today is my sixty-second birthday and many have wished that it be happy. To all those I say “thanks.” And it truly is.I am happier than I have any right to be. I am married to a beautiful woman who has loved me for most […]