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08/31/2026

Simply Through Faith In Him? Science searches for increasingly smaller particles and theories to explain matter’s complexity, seeking a simple formula for creation. Yet the obvious answer is often overlooked: God created the world simply by speaking His Word. We do the same with God’s love. We struggle to believe that forgiveness and eternal life could be given so simply through faith in Him.
Think about it. Why do we search for complicated explanations of creation and salvation when God’s Word reveals that His power, forgiveness, and eternal life are wonderfully simple?
God’s Word tells us: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Matthew 22:37).
God has not changed His “formula” for salvation. The gospel remains free of works, though it may seem too simple. We often complicate faith by trying to justify God’s love through our good works. But nothing we do can justify us; Jesus has already done that. The truth is simple: God loves us, so we love Him. He calls, and we obey. That is the bond of faith.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)

What He Has Already Perfected? Years ago, I installed a new exhaust system on my rear-engine car. Removing the old one w...
08/30/2026

What He Has Already Perfected? Years ago, I installed a new exhaust system on my rear-engine car. Removing the old one was easy, but installing the new system required care. The instructions warned against over-tightening, but I turned the nut one more time and sheared the manifold pipe. Replacing it cost more than the entire system. Exceeding design specifications can ruin what was meant to work well. Even good intentions can make overzealousness disastrous.
Think about it. Why do we try to perfect our relationship with God through good works when Christ has already perfected it, calling us simply to love and serve?
God’s Word tells us: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37).
Our relationship with God has simple instructions: “Love me with all your heart. Serve your neighbor.” Jesus has already perfected our relationship with God, so we need not try to improve it through our works. God’s design is simple: love Him completely and direct our good works toward others. Trying to do more for God can distort what He has already perfected.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)

08/27/2026

God Chooses Whom He Wills? The truth is, we won’t know it unless we seek it. That’s our responsibility, yours and mine. I confess I couldn’t do it without looking daily to the best source of truth I know: God’s Word. Join me in this passing moment as we combine our hearts and minds in pursuit of truth within the pages of the Holy Bible.
Think about it. Could God place unexpected leaders in our lives to teach, guide, and bless us, reminding us that true leadership ultimately comes from Him?
God’s Word tells us: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights” (James 1:17).
God chooses whom He will, whether an Editorial Director, a doctor, or a biblical leader such as Deborah (Judges 4:4ff). My uneasiness meeting Lorraine soon became respect and admiration. She was kind, considerate, and fair—the perfect boss for my first job after college. She taught me much in our short time together, but most importantly, she taught me this: God is behind all good leadership, and that is the treasure worth seeking.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)

08/25/2026

When Suffering Disturbs Our Lives? Recently, warmer weather invited me to pause and enjoy the moment. Meatball, our five-year-old Dachshund, rested nearby. I looked down at him and I asked if he wanted to go outside. He barely responded, stretching before dropping back down. Moments later he appeared at my office door, ready to go. He had heard every word but knew his master was merely “shooting the breeze.”
Think about it. When suffering comes, do I listen for God’s patient voice, or do I insist He follow my solutions, timing, and plans instead?
God’s Word tells us: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).
In a very real way, that’s how we often hear God when suffering disturbs our lives. We tell Him what to do, when to do it, and even give Him our solutions and timetable. Meanwhile, He patiently tells us to trust Him. Yet we hear little. In that sense, talking to Meatball helps me understand what God must endure when He talks with me.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)

08/23/2026

Mending A Broken Heart? How do you mend a broken heart? Time may soften the pain, but it can also bury wounds deep within, where they wait to resurface when least expected. Ultimately, only God can heal our deepest hurts. He reminds us that even our hearts belong to Him and that, eventually, every earthly comfort will fail, leaving only His healing presence.
Think about it. How can a broken heart truly heal when time only buries pain, and where can we find lasting comfort when every earthly remedy fails?
God’s Word tells us: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name (Psalm 147:3–4).
This is pure grace. Like powerful medicine reaching wounds nothing else can touch, God’s grace brings healing when other remedies fall short. It remains when everything else disappears, offering comfort, restoration, and hope. Pure grace is God’s unfailing remedy for the broken heart. When sorrow lingers beyond our ability to understand or overcome it, God does not abandon us. His presence meets us in the deepest places of our pain, gently restoring what time alone can never repair.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)

08/20/2026

Accepting Some Discomfort? We live in a mature forest where thorny Prickly Ash thrives beneath the canopy of hundreds of Beech trees. Though considered a w**d, its tangled branches trap leaves, retain moisture, enrich the soil, and nurture new trees. At Beech Springs, we have learned that healthy growth requires tolerating its thorns. To enjoy and preserve these woods, we must accept some discomfort and learn to live with the thorny issue.
Think about it. Can we learn to accept life’s thorns, recognizing that God may use difficult circumstances to nurture growth, strengthen us, and preserve what matters?
God’s Word tells us: “onsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know testing produces perseverance. (James 1:2–3).
So it is with our neighbors. Christ calls us to share the Good News among sinners, not merely those who share our values. Like walking through thorny woods, serving others requires accepting discomfort. Christ dwelt among sinners and bore a crown of thorns. To follow Him, we must enter the world around us, walking faithfully among its thorns, showing grace and truth, and bringing our neighbors the saving Word of Christ and the hope of eternal life.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)

Forged In Patience? What makes a good neighbor? Is it simply serving others by remaining patient, slow to react, and wil...
08/19/2026

Forged In Patience? What makes a good neighbor? Is it simply serving others by remaining patient, slow to react, and willing to tolerate differences? Sometimes friendship is expressed through actions that seem insignificant on the surface. Yet beneath those quiet gestures, something deeper may be taking place. True friendship is often forged through patience, understanding, and thoughtful actions that reveal genuine care, creating bonds stronger than words alone can explain.
Think about it. What makes a good neighbor: patiently tolerating differences and serving quietly, while allowing seemingly insignificant acts of kindness to forge meaningful, lasting friendships?
God’s Word tells us: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you (Ephesians 4:32).
Being a Christian neighbor requires meekness: serving others patiently, tolerating weaknesses, and willingly sacrificing for their good. Yet meekness also means confronting injustice when others are threatened. Where God’s honor and commands are involved, we must uphold justice, but always tempered with mercy. We should never delight in punishment, but grieve over sin and those who suffer its consequences. A Christian carries both a sword and a tear. A conscience forged in patience.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)

08/18/2026

Needed By Someone? One Saturday, after finishing a full day of cutting and splitting wood, I was tired and ready for a shower. Then my neighbor asked for help repairing his barn door. What should have taken minutes became a grueling two-hour job. Yet as I returned home, I realized my bucket wasn’t overflowing. Though exhausted, there was still room for more. Sometimes we discover our capacity only when someone needs us.
Think about it. When our own work has filled our day and strength seems exhausted, are we willing to make room for someone whose unexpected need requires our help?
God’s Word tells us: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Proverbs 16:18).
Our service to others becomes easier when we trust God to provide for our needs. When we place our time, resources, and concerns in His hands, we discover room to serve others. His blessings continually refill our bucket, giving us opportunities to share our time, talents, and strength. So look again at your bucket today. Because of God’s gracious provision, there is likely still room to pour out your service to your neighbor, even when you think your bucket is already full.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)

08/17/2026

What Truly Matters To God? Taxes can be discouraging, especially when a large portion of our income goes to taxes while services seem inadequate. Watching deductions accumulate year after year can make it difficult to remain content, particularly when finances are tight. Yet Christians remember Jesus’ teaching to give Caesar what belongs to Caesar. Earthly governments may claim much, but their authority is limited. What truly matters belongs to God, whose kingdom cannot be taxed or diminished.
Think about it. Can we faithfully pay taxes and honor earthly authorities while remembering that everything truly valuable ultimately belongs to God alone?
God’s Word tells us: “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s (Matthew 22:21).
Government may take a growing share of our income, but remembering that everything we have comes from God changes our perspective. He uses government to provide order and security as we journey toward our heavenly home. Taxes can remind us that money and possessions do not guarantee safety. Our security rests in God’s grace, not our earnings. Let Caesar receive what is due, while we remember that God ultimately holds our lives and has paid our greatest debt in full.
Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)

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