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Individually . . . and Together (September 23)
If we resist the idea of “church,” that is probably an indication of how much we need it. Yes, it would be easier not to have to adjust ourselves to other people, submit to them, and work out the inevitable conflicts. But that is precisely the point.
Obeying the Gospel Means Trusting in Christ (September 22)
There is no better example of faith than Abraham. “Under utterly hopeless circumstances he hopefully believed . . . being absolutely certain that whatever promise [God] is bound by He is able also to make good” (Romans 4:18-21 Weymouth).
Is Regret Good for Us or Bad? (September 23)
Selfish regret is destructive, but our regret need not come from a selfish heart. If our hearts are turned toward God, then pure regret can be a gently poignant reminder of our continuing need for His grace, part of the hunger that brings us to Him.
When the Road Forks (September 22)
As life moves on and our decisions multiply, it becomes more and more obvious what kind of stuff we’re made of. When the end comes and we stand before our Maker for His judgment, the evidence will be irrefutable. We will have chosen our destiny.
Stillness and Joy (September 23)
God’s instruction to us is, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Without a reverent stillness at the center of our hearts, joy cannot break through the noise of earthly life. Of all the killjoys in the world, irreverent busyness is the worst.
Pleasure, the Least of the Enjoyments (September 22)
Those who pursue nothing higher than pleasure are missing out on real joy. We should set these words in stone: joy is the highest experience of the human heart. Pleasure, as good as it may be in its way, is a poor, unsatisfying substitute for joy.
Excitement (September 23)
Norman Vincent Peale, who knew a good deal about this subject, said, “You can think, talk, and act yourself into dullness or into monotony or into unhappiness. By the same process you can build up inspiration, excitement, and a surging depth of joy.”
Opportunities (September 22)
We should be more concerned about the opportunities we create for others. When I die, my sons won’t get much money, but I hope that I have opened one or two doors and given them a chance to see a few horizons beyond the limits of my own life.
DFBS 239 – Many good blessings come from truly believing in God
Let’s observe how many ways faith can help us. Belief in God is a wonderfully practical thing — there are benefits of faith that we have never tapped. Let’s learn more this week about how the faith God wants us to have produces the good life.
DFBS 238 – Like Jesus, our aim should be to serve, not to be served
The goal of life is not to see how well rested we can be at the end or how many of our resources we can have in reserve. God blesses us in order that we might use His blessings. Paul said, “I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.”
September 2025
People ask me how long it takes to write one of the daybooks, and I say that the time frame varies greatly. With each new book, I am always interested to see how many years of work it’s going to require. I never know until the end is finally reached!
July 2025
With the current loss of some support, I am reminded not to take for granted the help that so many of you provide. It is a blessing for which I want to be a good steward. And I hope you see it as I do: this is a work we are doing together.