Monday, January 27, 2020
| 1:49 MIN READ | Are you easily distracted? The world we live in is a distracting place. Sights, sounds, and appeals constantly vie for attention. Our focus shifts easily and regularly. Poor attention often keeps us from the most important things in life. At its bottom line, attention is actually a choice. We choose […]
Friday, January 24, 2020
| 1:43 MIN READ | It’s something everyone battles. We all want to be accepted. We want to be a part of the group. It’s called peer pressure, and it’s not reserved for the young. It’s a very real adult problem. The basic component of peer pressure is the desire and drive to “be like” […]
Thursday, January 23, 2020
| 2:00 MIN READ | “What if …?” These two words kickstart a common problem called anxiety. For some, the struggle is quite intense. The mind continually scans life’s horizons for threatening, foreboding possibilities looming in our future. Once the threat is perceived, rumination begins. Our mind fixates on the negative and convinces us that […]
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
| 1:34 MIN READ | Maybe you’re old enough to remember the days of paper maps? Getting to a desired destination required following marked lines on a road atlas. More times than not, you had to add another element to navigating a new area. It’s called the “stop and ask someone how to get somewhere” […]
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
| 1:49 MIN READ | Good endings are helped by good beginnings. They often go together. A competitive runner or swimmer quickly learns the importance of using the starting block effectively, and the potential it has for helping win a race. When it comes to faith, we also need a good beginning. We need to […]
Monday, January 20, 2020
| 1:50 MIN READ | “Hurry up!” This phrase should be acknowledged as the mantra of our age. The pace of living has intensified, and the expectation for answers and results has increased. Fast, faster and fastest are the targets. While there’s a positive side to speeding things up, there are some negative consequences too. […]
Friday, January 17, 2020
| 1:26 MIN READ | It happened to me recently. Someone asked me the name of a person I know well, and for a few seconds, I blanked! I couldn’t remember at the moment someone I knew well. It’s probably happened to you too. If not in your natural world, perhaps in your spiritual world. […]
Thursday, January 16, 2020
| 1:31 MIN READ | Thunderstorms are a common occurrence in many places. They often blow in and sweep through quickly, leaving debris behind. When warned of strong ones, it’s wise to tie down your yard items. The intense winds toss around things that aren’t secured. The Bible reminds us that the same thing can […]
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
| 1:21 MIN READ | Occasionally I enjoy watching television programs showing the restoration of old cars. The storyline is predictable. An old car is found in a barn somewhere, purchased by someone with a vision for its restoration, and shipped to a garage, where the work begins. In most cases, there is a twofold […]
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
| 1:08 MIN READ | What are you longing for? A longing is something you want, desire, and crave consistently. It usually refers to something you ache for in your heart. It represents a need or perceived need in your life. Most folks have longings. It’s part of being human. No one ever has everything […]
Monday, January 13, 2020
| 1:27 MIN READ | What pressures are you facing? The word “pressure” refers to “the burden of physical or mental distress; the constraint of circumstance; the stress or urgency of matters demanding attention.” (Merriam- Webster Dictionary). Pressure comes in many forms—mental, financial, emotional, and relational. It wears away at our strength and energy. It […]
Friday, January 10, 2020
| 2:12 MIN WATCH | A video devotional from The Gifts Of Christmas Series by Pastor Dale O’Shields.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
| 58 sec WATCH | A video devotional from The Gifts Of Christmas Series by Pastor Dale O’Shields.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
| 1:26 MIN WATCH | A video devotional from The Gifts Of Christmas Series by Pastor Dale O’Shields.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
| 2:36 MIN WATCH | A video devotional from The Gifts Of Christmas Series by Pastor Dale O’Shields.
Monday, January 6, 2020
| 3:02 MIN WATCH | A video devotional from The Gifts Of Christmas Series by Pastor Dale O’Shields.