“He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more”— John 15:2 (NLT). Each year as the summer wanes, I force myself to continue pruning my flowers or deadheading them. In the horticulture world, deadheading means removing faded blooms, …
“At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen”—Isaiah 60:22 (NLT). Time seems to pass more quickly as we get older. Andy Rooney, American radio and television writer, once said, “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.” However, when we’re waiting …
“[Jesus] gave thanks and broke the loaves”—Matthew 14:19 (NIV). When Jesus performed the miracle of the five loaves and two fish to feed a multitude, it was no ordinary feat. However, before He broke the bread, He lifted it to heaven and gave thanks. In one of my recent morning devotionals, writer Iris Alderson pondered …
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will”—Romans 12:2 (NIV). I like refinishing furniture, taking something old and making it look new. However, I haven’t had time …
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