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Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 Our thought for today: “This is why strong faith is most important” Of all the factors held in common by people who liveContinue reading “This is why strong faith is most important”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, andContinue reading “Create your own blue zone”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “God sets the lonely in families …” Psalm 68:6 (NIV) Our thought for today: “You’re welcome in the cool kids club” My son Rick was bipolar from an early age. In those days we didn’t know it, we only knew that heContinue reading “You’re welcome in the cool kids club”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go up to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:2 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Going to church is good for you”  In his book “Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer fromContinue reading “Going to church is good for you”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (CSB) Our thoughtContinue reading “Who’s your buddy?”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “Therefore, since we also have such a large crowd of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping ourContinue reading “Never, never, never give in or give up”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “Even to your old age and grey hairs, Jim, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I will sustain you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Isaiah 46:4 (TheContinue reading “Never give up”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “Don’t continue drinking only water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.” 1 Timothy 5:23 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Take your medicine” I believe medical science is a gift from God. I think healthcare professionals,Continue reading “Take your medicine”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” Proverbs 22:3 (NIV) Our thought for today: “Use some common sense” There’s a fine line between being bold and being stupid, between being adventurous orContinue reading “Use some common sense”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live long, live well” Our Bible verse for today: “But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.” Psalm 55:16-17 (NIV) Our thought for today: “Worry less, trust more” This morning I have one more devotionalContinue reading “Worry less, trust more”