Today’s Word Psychological studies describe what is called “the happiness curve.” Research shows that many people feel happiest around twenty years old, then happiness gradually declines until around fifty, when discouragement and burnout often set in. But after that low point, joy begins to rise again—at seventy, people report being as happy as they were […]
Today’s Word There are things in your past that could have stopped you—illness, accidents, opposition, or a difficult childhood—but you’re still standing, still blessed, still victorious. That is proof that the Lord is on your side. If others had faced what you went through, they might not have made it, but God didn’t allow your
Today’s Word After David was anointed to be the next king of Israel, he returned to tending his father’s sheep. Soon after, he was called to the palace—not as king or advisor, but as a harp player to soothe King Saul’s troubled spirit. David could have questioned why he was treated like a part-time musician
Today’s Word Hosea’s story is a powerful reminder of God’s endless mercy. After his wife abandoned him and fell into slavery, God told Hosea to go after her, buy her back, and love her again. Others only saw her failures, but God saw her true identity—a beloved daughter created in His image with a divine
Today’s WordIn the Parable of the Sower, Jesus reminds us that the growth of the seed depends on the condition of the soil. He warns against rocky and thorny soil—those outside influences that can choke out God’s Word in our lives. Thorns may be friends who pressure you to compromise. Weeds may be coworkers who
Today’s WordOn Mount Sinai, the Ten Commandments were inscribed by the very finger of God and placed into Moses’ hands in a sacred and majestic moment. Yet when Moses saw the people compromising and giving in to temptation, his anger caused him to break that priceless gift. This reminds us that sometimes we too can
Today’s WordDavid was out in the shepherds’ fields caring for his father’s sheep, carrying a big dream in his heart but seeing no sign of it coming to pass. Instead of giving in to discouragement, he chose to wait with expectancy. Perhaps in those lonely fields he wrote, “I am confident I will see the
Today’s WordWhen David stepped forward with courage to face Goliath, his own brother Eliab belittled him, spoke down to him, and questioned his motives. When God places big dreams in your heart, not everyone—even family or close friends—will celebrate or encourage you. That’s often when the “Eliabs” show up, casting seeds of doubt and trying
Today’s WordIt’s easy to stay stuck in past disappointments, hurts, and failures. But you can’t move forward while feeding your history. You’re either feeding your history or feeding your destiny, but you can’t do both. If you keep replaying mistakes, regrets, or unfair treatment, you’ll only feel frustrated and discouraged. But if you look ahead
Today’s WordWhen King Saul disobeyed God, the Lord closed the door on his reign and sent Samuel to anoint a new king. For Samuel, it was painful to let go of Saul—someone he had invested in deeply. But God said, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him? Fill your horn
