Stay Focused

I'm unsure if World War II history is still taught in schools today, but back then, factories across America produced parachutes. The job for the workers was monotonous, involving continuous stitching of long fabric strips. They had to hunch over sewing machines for eight to ten hours daily, with only a brief lunch break.

To motivate the workers and ensure they are committed to high-quality work, management held meetings to inform them of the number of parachutes strapped

Keep The Lights On

I might have shared this illustration before, but it’s worth repeating. Two believers were conversing, and one mentioned that they believe in God but struggle to rely on faith for important decisions.The friend responded, “Here’s how I see it. When you drive on a dark, unlit country road without streetlights, it can be a bit scary. You must rely on your headlights to guide you. They might only illuminate about fifteen yards of road ahead, but that’s enough to see that sma

Morning Has Broken

"Can you even?" is a phrase I've heard used by both young and old many times. But can you imagine what it must have been like for Adam and Eve the very first time they woke up from sleep?

Each morning, waking up to a stunning garden, free of weeds and blemishes, symbolizing creation in harmony and peace without chaos. One word comes to mind: WOW! They would walk with the Lord in the garden during the cool of the day. It was an undeniably glorious experience they looked for

Good Morning God

Throughout the night, you slept while He watched over you. Before sunrise, He patiently waited for the moment you'd open your eyes and begin your day. His love for you is boundless, and He adores your company. He holds special secrets about how He designed life—especially your life—that He wishes to share with you. Spending a few moments each morning with Him can transform your entire day into something wonderful. But you might wonder, how should you begin?

Don’t Hit the Snooze Button

I came across the following devotional on the subject of grace. I now share with you for your encouragement and challenge.

A Bible teacher taught about God’s “Grace Tickets.” She said God makes Himself available to us no matter how many times we reach out for an extra Grace Ticket. His grace is available to us in liberal amounts. She even prayed that she would have the wisdom to know when to reach out and take another.

When the alarm goes off at 5:30 A.M., it is all too eas

Starting The Day Right

Owen Seaman was a British writer, journalist and poet and wrote the following:

Between Midnight and Morning

You that have faith to look with fearless eyes

Beyond the tragedy of a world of strife,

And trust that out of night and death shall rise

The dawn of ampler life;

Rejoice, whatever anguish rend your heart,

That God has given you, for a priceless dower,

To live in these great times and have your part

In Freedom’s crowning hour;

That we may tell your sons who see the light

High i

Who are you Imitating?

I'm sitting on my front porch this morning, writing this Food For Thought. The birds are singing, and a gentle breeze is refreshing. Just so you know, we're in the midst of golf season, which reminded me of an illustration I recently read.

A father who loved golf would practice in his backyard while his three-year-old daughter played nearby. Before taking a swing, he would glance to the left to aim and then to the right to ensure his daughter was safe. Only then would he h

Surrendered Living

How many times have you thought that the answer to your problems, the remedy for your health issues, or the key to your happiness depends on someone or something outside of yourself?

Martha Washington, the first First Lady, remarked, “I have learned from experience that most of our happiness or misery is determined by our dispositions rather than our circumstances. We carry the seeds of these feelings within our minds, no matter where we go.” 

Consider for a moment how

Your First Morning Cup

I serve a church that, without a doubt, loves its coffee. But it’s not just us who wouldn’t start the day without that first cup to wake up and clear away the cobwebs from a night's sleep—blame the Sandman!

For followers of Christ, a more meaningful start to the day—alongside their coffee—is morning prayer, which they do before their feet hit the floor. This prayer is spoken to the God of the Universe, whether it’s when you get out of bed, while making coffee, during your

Armor Up!

The Sensitivity plant, found on Hawaii's Big Island, is named for its delicate reactions to nearby movement, including the wind. It closely resembles grass or weeds and is hard to tell apart unless you're directly over it, as it grows very low to the ground.

As the sun rises in the South Pacific, this plant opens as wide as possible, reaching up toward the warm early morning light. It has a built-in mechanism that causes it to quickly fold itself up and withdraw to avoid

A Morning Cry!

The Psalmist David writes in Psalm 143:

8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, 

      for in you I trust. 

   Make me know the way I should go, 

      for to you I lift up my soul. 

As God’s children, we generally believe in maintaining a regular and frequent prayer life. It is said that John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was deeply concerned about the “state of the soul.” Because of this, he prayed for two hours daily. Below are some of Wesley's prayers, sha

Change It Up!

I found a devotional that I wanted to share with you, my readers, for today’s Food for Thought.

“Sometimes our daily routine seems more like a never-ending rut. The activities and responsibilities that were once fresh and new gradually become stale and old. What can you do to shake things up a bit?

A woman asked herself that question one morning. She had done all she needed to do to get her children off to school and her husband to work. Now she was home alone, looking for

Growing Deep in Christ

A local newspaper spoke with a farmer regarding the impact of recent weather conditions on his crops. Thanks to ample rainfall, his soybean and corn fields flourished and appeared vibrant. “My crops are particularly susceptible right now," he said. This statement surprised the reporter, who originally intended to center the article on the beneficial harvest and the economic boost it would provide for the small town. The farmer elaborated, “Even a brief drought could sever

Your Breakfast Invitation

In the early morning, as the sun began to rise, the fishermen returned from their overnight fishing trip with nothing to show for their efforts—not a single fish! As they rowed their boat to the shore, they heard a man calling to them. “Do you have any fish?” they replied, "No," feeling exhausted from their long night. The man on the shore then suggested that they cast their net on the right side of the boat, promising they would catch some fish. Following his advice, the

Make It Count While You Can!

Jesus, in John 9, right before He’s about to heal the man born blind, says these words in verse 4:

 4 We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.

We all have good intentions—at least I know I do. Looking back, we can identify moments when we failed to follow through on our goals. Someone once remarked about good intentions: "Good intentions are the seldom-used exercise equipment that needs dusting.” Ouch!

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