daily devotional for today – Page 5

Taking a Mulligan

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) I enjoy playing a round of golf every once in a while. And, by that I mean I get to play maybe once every couple of years.ContinueContinue reading “Taking a Mulligan”

Marinate on That

On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. ~ Genesis 2:2 (NLT) I have a coworker in ministry who likes to use a particular word in his sermons, bible studies, books, online presence, and basically anytime he is talking about the Kingdom of God. ThatContinueContinue reading “Marinate on That”

God’s Immortality

Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God. ~ Psalm 90:2 (NLT) The English language is a bizarre thing. We have words that sound alike, or are even spelled the same, but mean something different. For example: “The red fox readContinueContinue reading “God’s Immortality”

Life is Short

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. ~ Psalm 90:12 (NLT) When we are young, we have no concept of our own mortality – that this life of ours will eventually come to an end. So, we do stupid stuff to test the concept out. We climbContinueContinue reading “Life is Short”

Burping Compliments

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. ~ 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NLT) Every now and again, I would get some time alone with my dad doing stuff just us guys enjoyed. I remember one such day when I was about 12 years old. WeContinueContinue reading “Burping Compliments”

Boss vs. Leader

And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. ~ Titus 2:7 (NLT) Do you know the difference between a leader and a boss? Many can’t. Here’s an easy definition: A boss tells you what toContinueContinue reading “Boss vs. Leader”