We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. Romans 12:6 What are your special talents? Consider for a moment that God in his wisdom gave each of us unique talents to use for him and to serve those around us. Talents come in many shapes […]

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3 Where in your life today do you need a little comfort? What troubles you? Every person is different. We all suffer in different ways and […]

The LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. Genesis 2:9 Biologists estimate there are 23,000 different types of trees around the world. They also suggest there are 223,000 different types of flowers and 4,000 varieties […]

Remember the former things, those of long ago. Isaiah 46:9 Something no one can take away from us is our memory. We love to reminisce and page through dusty photo albums that bring back many good times we enjoyed. Everyone has a different story to tell. Some of us remember […]

I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Philippians 4:11 A recent study showed that 100 years ago Americans had 70 wants in their lives they needed to be satisfied. The grandchildren of those same people now list 500 wants. When David was on the run from Absalom, he […]

God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 1 Corinthians 12:18 Unlike other senses, touch is a sense that is used all over the body. We feel the sense of touch from the bottom of our feet to the […]

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 What makes a friend? The Bible includes some wonderful examples of friendship. We read of David and Jonathan, and of Ruth and Naomi. As God’s children, we say that God is our friend. […]

You will fill me with joy in your presence. Psalm 16:11 Scientists say we have about 40 muscles that control our face. To smile, we use at least 12 of them. Some muscles pull up the corners of our mouth, some cause our eyes to crinkle, and some pull up […]

Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. Ephesians 5:19 Moses composed his own song after crossing the Red Sea. Miriam, David, Solomon, Deborah, and Zechariah also wrote songs. Our Christian worship services enjoy a rich history of singing. Why did God give us music? Perhaps the answer […]

Christ gives me the strength to face anything. Philippians 4:13 (CEV) This beautiful snippet is very general in nature. It can mean many different things to different people. Our lives are filled with weakness, whether we want to admit it or not. To those suffering physical weakness through pain or […]