Wind Blown Weeds or Deep Rooted Trees
October 21, 2024 by Sharon Autry
Filed under Daily Devotions, Family
By Sharon Autry
My kids and I have been working behind our house clearing a new walking path in the woods. In the process, we’ve pulled, clipped, and chopped our way through the itchy overgrowth. As we worked, I noticed two kinds of plants. Some of the growth is grass. You can tell because when you pull, it comes right up. The other takes more than a pull. We have to get the clippers and cut them down leaving the roots in the ground. These baby trees are surprisingly strong.
In His Own Words
October 20, 2024 by Marty Norman
Filed under Family Focus
By Marty Norman
Words are a powerful thing. They can build up or tear down. With just a slip of the tongue hearts can be wounded, families destroyed. In contrast, words also have the power to heal, encourage, and give comfort, aid, and love. It’s all in the motivation.
But words alone are not enough. The actions that follow, that support the words, are the real indicator of the heart. Here’s where the rubber meets the road.
Scripture tells us to let our yes be yes and our no be no. In other words, say what you mean and mean what you say. The best way to know a person is to listen to his words.
Variety Is The Key
October 19, 2024 by Cami Checketts
Filed under Health and Fitness
The human body is amazing! It adapts quickly to stresses placed upon it. This was a very good characteristic for our ancestors, but not so great for us.
Stuck in a modern society of ease and convenience–with washing machines, fast food, and speedy cars–we also have obesity, heart problems, and many different health challenges that come with inactivity.
Because our bodies are so impressive, we have to work harder and challenge ourselves differently to maintain optimum health and vigor. When we look at living better and longer, we would be wise to remember what Theodore Roosevelt said: “Nothing worth gaining was ever gained without effort.” If we want to increase our fitness and health, we have to be willing to push ourselves. But if we do the same activity over and over again, we will really have to work hard to keep seeing results.
Who Decided?
October 18, 2024 by Cynthia Ruchti
Filed under Daily Devotions, Humorous
Who decided wrinkles are unattractive and to be avoided at all costs? What if we’re thinking backward on this issue?
Where is it written that a baby’s skin is the ideal? What if the skin of a baby is really under-done and the ideal is a mature-looking face? What if we looked at a baby’s soft, flawless complexion and thought, “Oh, that’s too bad. Well, give it time.”
Summer Clearance
October 17, 2024 by Gina Stinson
Filed under Daily Devotions, Life Topics
It’s that time of year. Stores are calling your name with signs that yell “Summer Clearance, Summer Markdowns, Summer Savings.” But in reality, the message they are sending is “Summer’s Over.” School starts in just a matter of days and routine will replace lazy days of summer. It’s a fact.
We love summer because it gives us a change of pace. Kids run wild, we vacation, we plan fun events…it’s a virtual party with spend-the-night guests and late nights. The variety makes it fun and come February we are literally salivating on it’s memory.
