Teach us to number our days. —Psalm 90:12 He thought he knew better than I how I should use my time. Perceiving my reluctance to dive into something he wanted me to do, he asked, “Do you have anything on your schedule more important than this?” “Yes, I […]
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If you belong to a generation predating Gen X, Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) swept you off your feet in Roman Holiday, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, or My Fair Lady. But you may be unaware of the backstory that seems the opposite of Audrey’s on-screen charm. That story was what prompted her son, Luca, to say
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Be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. —Matthew 10:16 The serpent is the logo of the evil spirit; the dove is the logo of the Holy Spirit. Strange as it seems, each has something that we’re to copy. Ancients considered the serpent the wisest critter around. There may be something
Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. —Deuteronomy 32:7 Here’s a small sampling of the honors bestowed on legendary contralto Marian Anderson: 1955 – The first African American to sing with the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York. 1957 – Sang at the inauguration of President
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Do not be quickly provoked. —Ecclesiastes 7:9 Traffic jams Long lines Stuck zippers Interruptions Dead batteries Loudmouth cell phone conversations in public places _______________ _______________ The last two spaces are left blank for you to mentally fill with a couple of things that irritate you. I saw this plaque on a secretary’s
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24 You’ve heard the advice. Don’t quit. Hang in there. Stay alert, alive, determined, unbeaten. Keep learning and growing. Ralph Waldo Emerson experienced a life of grief and loss. He lost his
Choose for [yourself] this day whom you will serve. —Joshua 24:15 There’s an invisible line between youth and adulthood, where we say, “He’s on his own now.” Is it true? Yes and No. As Christians, we are a part of the body, the church (Rom 12:3–8). We are responsible to each other and for
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Have mercy on us, Son of David! —Matthew 9:27 Here is a trio of verses that display the compassion of Jesus: “He had compassion on them and healed their sick” (Mt 14:14). “Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man” (Mk 1:41). “When
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Let me know how fleeting my life is. —Psalm 39:4 There’s nothing like aging to awaken us to the shortness of life. By the time realization hits us, there may not be much life left. There are many things that steal our minutes
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All things work together for good to those who love God. —Romans 8:28 You’re not happy about the way things are going, are you? Me neither. Pain. Loss. Terrorism. Violence. Fraud. Corruption. There’s nothing on that list that can be labeled good. But Bible believers are convinced that God is in control and can
