My wife has a favorite sermon: Dave Edwards’ message “THE SIN OF COMPARISON.” Twenty years ago she bought a copy on cassette and played it for years.[1] Edward’s point was we need to stop comparing our lives to lives around us. Nothing will make you unhappy faster! We learn as children to measure ourselves byContinue reading “The Sin of Comparison. Matthew 20:1-16.”
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Parades. Nehemiah 12:31, 38-43.
When you think of Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, what comes to mind? Alcohol. To honor the only holiday dedicated to a missionary, the world drinks green beer to excess. There are better ways to honor the saint. But people love a parade—and they love an excuse to imbibe. There are as many reasons for paradesContinue reading “Parades. Nehemiah 12:31, 38-43.”
Things Are Gonna Get Better.
Sometimes it’s hard. It just is. There is the grief of emotional loss. There is the pressure of responsibilities. There are health concerns and disappointed hopes and crushed dreams. You gained weight when you were trying to lose it. You gave up three walks when you had a chance to strike them out. Another dayContinue reading “Things Are Gonna Get Better.”
Dad's Daily Devotional 