Today’s Walk in the Word

You are the salt of the earth.        —Matthew 5:13 Reject the false notion that what you do in your little corner of the world doesn’t matter. Our world is shaped by the highly publicized moves of the powerful and well-known; but also by the unpublicized moves of the powerless and unknown. Who […]

He who watches over you will not slumber.                          —Psalm 121:3 Rhea knew that this visit with her friend Andrea would probably be her last; the twenty-two-year-old was dying of cancer. “Promise me,” Andrea said, “that you won’t forget me. Think about me now […]

Wisdom is more precious than rubies.                         —Proverbs 8:11 You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to. Today you are the oldest you’ve ever been—and the youngest you’ll ever be. God has made you good at something. Every talent comes with a […]

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.                             —Proverbs 1:8 The Golden Rule only works when you realize that it’s your move. Those who do the most good usually make the least noise. If you […]

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?                     —Proverbs 8:1 Contentment is a state of mind, not a state of affairs. If it goes without saying, let it. Nothing big ever comes from being little. Don’t wish for more time, but for […]

Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.             —Proverbs 2:11 Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional. The contented person is never poor; the discontented never rich. The heaviest thing you can carry is a grudge. Conceit is a strange disease—it makes everyone sick except the one […]

He who walks with the wise grows wise.                      —Proverbs 13:20 Aphorisms say much in few words. I’ve gathered bouquets of some of my favorites to pass along to you for the next five days. You don’t have to be successful to start, but you have […]

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.     —Psalm 119:105 Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. Spend some reading time there today. Here are a few of the golden nuggets you will find … God’s Word gives you knowledge, understanding, insight, discernment, wisdom, hope, […]

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.               —Psalm 46:1 Some seek refuge in money—a benefit, but not a sure shelter. Some in medicine—a blessing, but not a never-failing remedy. Some in education—an asset, but not a cure-all. Some in non-stop activity—a diversion, but not […]

Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought.         —Romans 12:3 When you rejoice in the accomplishments of those more gifted than you—this is victory. When others have strengths where you have weaknesses and you cheer them on—this is victory. When others are praised or promoted and you continue to […]