As a child, I was often reminded of how my behavior was not just reflective of me. It would frustrate me noting how can my actions have some bearing on her. I did it. Not her. But as I got older, I began to understand what bearing my actions had because as a parent, you know what you teach your child and the expectations you set. Today’s devotion is about how our actions and words have bearing on who Christ is in the world and even more importantly who we are …

When we were children, we were often inquisitive about things. Why is the sky blue? Where do babies come from? When can I drive? Those are some of the common things we might ask. My father was a different kind of Dad. He almost never gave me an answer. He would simply say, “You figure it out.” It was frustrating back then. But oh, what a difference maturity makes. There are lots of things that we end up having to figure out. Today’s devotion is about one of those times, and shows how Jesus too has those father-like instincts when teaching us …

Most of us have been involved in some discussion where there is a debate of what is right versus wrong. We all have our moments where we can get carried away with that. My daughter and I had that on a daily basis at one point :) But sometimes we can have everything right, and yet, it nets a negative result. Why? Today’s devotion might help you if that is that you have experienced …

We all have standards. We might believe in differing opinions on things, but there are certain things that represent who we are as individuals. Those things often come from our upbringing or our way of life. Today’s devotion focuses on how standards have impact not only on us but those closest to us.