by wordsfortheday | Aug 1, 2024 | Arrogance, Holy Spirit
I got on a plane and took my seat next to a guy and when I sat down beside him, he acted like he was irked at being subjected to my mere presence. During the flight he complained about nearly everything and the poor flight attendant appeared as though ready to cry. He...
by wordsfortheday | Jul 31, 2024 | Holy Spirit, Maturity
Someone has sagely observed that about the time you start getting your head together your body starts to fall apart. My hair is turning greyer, my eyesight is fading and all but gone, I cannot hear very well, and my body has begun its downhill descent, yet wisdom has...
by wordsfortheday | Jul 30, 2024 | Crazy prison inmates, Holy Spirit
I went to a prison ministry event several years ago. It was blazing hot, but hundreds of inmates made decisions for Christ. I was talking to one of the guys and he told me about the crime he committed. I never ask what someone did to get locked up, but he volunteered...
by wordsfortheday | Jul 29, 2024 | Discouragers, Holy Spirit
After enduring ridicule for as long as I can remember, I became convinced at a very young age that I was never going to amount to anything and finally I just gave up trying. The only thing I seemed to excel in was being a bad boy, so I embraced it. It led to...
by wordsfortheday | Jul 26, 2024 | Despicable, Holy Spirit
I watched the biographies of the Bee Gees with interest the other night. Even though some turn up their noses at what they sneeringly call their “disco” music I really enjoy it. Actually, their record sales have been estimated at over 200 million making...