Damascus Road Musings
Ask the Lord to provide an opportunity for you to be His messenger. As soon as that opportunity presents itself, open your mouth and share the Good News about Christ. Then watch Him work.
Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
Ask the Lord to provide an opportunity for you to be His messenger. As soon as that opportunity presents itself, open your mouth and share the Good News about Christ. Then watch Him work.
We have a unique opportunity to stem the rising tide of suicide and depression by being the hands and feet of Christ. And teaching our kids to be the same.
In a word, gratitude flows from contentment. Feeling comfortable and secure with where you are and who you are.
Can you? Be honest, now. When privileged information passes through one of the gates of your senses, does it remain within the walls of your mind? Or is it only a matter of time before a leak occurs?
Cheating is only the beginning. All sin carries a form of self-deception, robbing us of the wonder and joy of freedom in Christ.
Apprehension is impressive until determination that has been commissioned by the King of kings pulls rank on it and forces it to salute.
Eagle thinkers ask the hard questions, take strategic risks, search hard for the whole truth, and soar high above mediocrity. Parrot people enjoy the predictable, routine, rehearsed words of others.
Can you testify to the fact that you’ve destroyed the idols? Can you say you are free from bronze anchors? That Christ reigns without a rival? Or would you have to admit to a personal shrine in your inner temple where you privately burn incense?
In a land filled with churches and chapels, temples and tabernacles, there is only an insignificant handful of well-informed students of the Book of books.
Adversity or prominence—both are tough tests on our balance. To stay balanced through either—ah, that demands integrity. The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune.