The Definition of Success
September 15, 2025 by Peter Lundell
Filed under Daily Devotions, Family
One day when I was overworked and stressed, I snapped at my daughter. Later I imagined her growing up and not taking God seriously because she had not seen the life-transforming power of God in her dad’s life—because he was stressed from trying to be successful. If that happened, the life-transforming message would be worthless.
No That’s Good
September 11, 2025 by Cynthia Ruchti
Filed under Daily Devotions, Humorous
One of my favorite children’s books—a fun read for both parents and kids—is That’s Good, That’s Bad by Margery Cuyler.
The normal response to the things happening to the little boy main character is “Oh, that’s good!” A trip to the zoo. A red balloon. A timely happenstance. But the narrator explains at every point, “No, that’s bad!” Disaster follows on the heels of what seem like smile-worthy provisions.
Olympic Courage – Life Courage
September 9, 2025 by Peter Lundell
Filed under Daily Devotions, Life Topics
In the past Winter Olympics I was impressed with the hindrances athletes overcame: A skier who overcame years of poor performance. Another skier who competed despite a knee injury. A skater who skated her life’s best right after her mother died. Lugers who slid despite the fact that one of them had just died on the track. All won medals. And then there was the teenager who became the best figure skater in history.
Being Noticed
September 8, 2025 by Cheri Cowell
Filed under Daily Devotions, Worship
I’ve been traveling for several weeks, so when someone at church said to me, “I’ve missed you, where have you been?” it felt good. It felt good to be noticed. I wonder how many people come to church each week wondering if anyone noticed them? Is that why they stop coming, because no one noticed them? Every person is not only noticed by God but also loved deeply by Him. You are loved by Him and noticed by Him. He knows when you are missing-in-action, when you are hiding because of shame, or like me, just away and coming back.
The Lifter of My Head
September 6, 2025 by Cynthia Ruchti
Filed under Daily Devotions, Personal Growth
When the delivery guy brought the flowering plant, several delicate blossoms danced above a mound of glossy, wide leaves.
Three days later, the stems of the blossoms drooped like overcooked linguini. I’d forgotten to water the plant.
It’s not often that the florist delivery team stops at my house, so I felt especially bad that in the rush of other concerns, I’d neglected such a simple thing as water.
