Tagged: story of the day

The homeless man clutched within his sun bleached hand a yellowed photo of a woman who might have been his mother. His entire worldly possessions lay near his battered shoes. His past, his present, perhaps his future. A tattered journal’s pages rustled in the wind, speaking memories of days long past. A small bag of faded clothing, a frayed sleeping bag. A barren coffee cup, which might have once held hope. I watch the front doors of the shelter swing open. The drab building stands in stark contrast against the amber sun, as it slips silently into twilight. The homeless...

God gives us beauty for ashes and His love washes away our tears. He stills the storms around us and gives hope to replace our fears. God gives strength for our weakness and comfort when we are in pain. He gives peace to calm our anxieties and sends sunshine after the rain. God gives us joy for our sadness and wisdom to direct our way. He sends healing for our sicknesses and His grace keeps us every day. God gives sweet rest from our labor and His mercy eases our sorrows. He meets us when we are in the valley...

On her 50th wedding anniversary, a woman revealed the secret of her long and happy marriage. She said, “On my wedding day, I decided to make a list of ten of my husband’s faults which, for the sake of the marriage, I would overlook.” One of her guests asked her what some of the faults she chose to overlook were. “To tell you the truth,” she replied, “I never did get around to making that list. But whenever my husband did something that made me hopping mad, I would say to myself, ‘Lucky for him that’s one of the ten!’”...

You got out of a bad relationship because it was bad, but you are still resentful, and angry. (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of financial debt, but you still can’t control the desire to spend on frivolous things. (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of a bad habit or addiction, but you still long to try it just one more time. (you let the devil leave his bags) You said, I forgive you, but you can’t seem to let it go and have peace with that person. (you let the devil...

Angels He sends keep me from falling They steady me with heavenly hands Because He loves me He will save me On Christ the solid rock my victory stands A thousand fall at my side Around me a thousand more are dying But that evil will not touch me My Savior wipes away my tears And ends my crying My God above is my only refuge His wings will shelter me from all harm I’m safe within His word and promise I will find my strength within my Saviors arms He’s with me so in the dark I am not...