Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. — 1 John 3:18 Like most people on Thanksgiving, Cathy wanted to get an early start on her cooking. She had invited 25 friends and family members over for Thanksgiving dinner and was so excited to host this year. […]
Read MoreHow to recover when you slip up
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. — 1 Peter 5:6 A lady in the produce department at a grocery store asked the store clerk if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, “Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in […]
Read MoreWhat to remember when helping others
If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? — 1 John 3:17 One of the most dramatic symbols of political freedom in the world was the tearing down of the Berlin Wall. In 1990, […]
Read MoreWhat it means to surrender everything
The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it… — Psalm 24:1 A family who had just been called to the mission field sold almost all of their belongings and packed up everything else in their station wagon. They were on their way to meet the ship […]
Read MoreShepherd those God gives you
Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. — 2 Timothy […]
Read MoreHow God leads you through your fears
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10 A story is told of a general in the Persian army who captured spies and sentenced them to […]
Read MoreCan we know if the gospel is true?
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. — John 20:31 Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was known to be very particular about taking advice from his caddies. Once while playing in Los Angeles, Bolt told his […]
Read MoreRenew your support to encourage more seniors in 2017!
Your generous gift of renewed support below will enable Senior Living to continue ministering to the seniors we serve globally in the year ahead – as well as seize exciting ministry opportunities like… Encouraging even more people every day through our Daily Living Devotionals. Keeping our website constantly updated with more encouraging teaching for seniors […]
Read MoreWhat are your gifts?
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. —1 Corinthians 12:4-6 A church pastor received a Christmas card with a […]
Read MoreHow to stay calm when you want to panic
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? — Psalm 56:3-4 Apollo Astronaut Captain Alan Bean once told a story about how test pilots evaluate problems they encounter on flights. When something goes wrong, […]
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