Do you ever feel like life is a battle? Do you find yourself asking “where is my shield from all this chaos?” Well, believe me…you’re not alone. You could get yourself a good set of noise-cancelling headphones from one of those high-end electronics manufacturers and tune out the world. But you’d only be shutting out the sounds…not the actual problems. They’re much deeper and … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Tony’s Daily Devotional
Rivers of Living Water
Over the course of your life you’ll speak, read, and hear possibly millions of words. The words flowing from the mouths and minds of men and women will last for a time and then fade further away with each passing generation. But the Word of God is alive. And when you speak it, read it, hear it, or write it through faith in the … The rest of the story…
The Strength of My Heart
Several years back I was in a hospital testing room getting a physical when I learned I have a “bicuspid aortic valve” in my heart. In regular English, that means my heart only has two parts to the aortic valve, and it’s supposed to have three. What that translates into is that my aortic valve has to work harder and is prone to more … The rest of the story…
Have you noticed how confusion and chaos are literally almost everywhere in the world? That’s because from nations, to countries, to states, to cities, to towns, and all the way down to small groups and individuals…human beings are looking for power, money, sex, and drugs. It boils down to the original sin…selfishness. When you have a need to be your own king, bam! You’ve … The rest of the story…
A Little Understanding Goes A Long Way
Have you ever been in a situation where you just wished you could get a little understanding from someone and you weren’t getting it? If you’re a human being living on planet earth, I’m guessing you have. You’re certainly not alone in that situation. I know I could use a little understanding more times than I’d like to mention. And many times I didn’t … The rest of the story…
A Matter of Perspective
Psalm 38 has a line that says “But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” The part about “any good thing” might be a matter of perspective…God’s perspective. From your perspective you might feel there are a number of good things you lack. But what makes up a “good thing”? Throughout the Bible you can see how God wants us all to have … The rest of the story…
Will There Be Horses In Heaven?
Who doesn’t love the majestic strength and beauty of horses? Let’s see a show of hands. Anybody? Hello? Yeah, that’s what I thought. Those creatures are amazing, aren’t they. No surprise they’re so popular in Bible verses. Even though they’re mentioned a lot in the Bible, have you ever wondered if there’ll be horses in heaven? My guess is…it would be pretty hard for “the armies … The rest of the story…
Take A Stand
If you’re an American who’s been alive for more than a few years, I’m sure you’ve seen people take a stand for what they believe. Our Constitution provides for things like free speech and freedom of assembly. So, if we feel strongly about something, Americans can even stand on the Capitol steps and proclaim it. That’s a great example of freedom at work. Unfortunately, … The rest of the story…
Into The Love
Two Doors Into The Love Imagine yourself walking up to two big doors one cool, crisp morning in October. The door on the left is finely crafted out of oak. It’s a rich, cobalt blue with pure silver handles and hinges. There’s a leaded crystal, mirrored window just high enough that you can only see the top of your head. The door on the right appears … The rest of the story…
My Monday Morning Music
Happy Monday to you. I hope your day and week are awesome. As I start my Monday morning ( earlier than I’d like because my dog woke me up) I find music in my head. That isn’t new to me, but a few minutes ago I started pondering how that happens. And you know what? It doesn’t happen in my cells. It doesn’t happen … The rest of the story…