How to Fix a Bad Day
Have you ever wondered how a perfectly good day can get so messed up? All it takes is a sharp word to a family member or an unhelpful attitude or unkind action. Here’s how to fix it. . .
Valorie Quesenberry
Valorie Quesenberry is a pastor’s wife, mother, musician, editor of a Christian women’s magazine, and writer. She periodically contributes devotionals to a Christian literature provider. Her first book released with Wesleyan Publishing House in April 2010.
God Is Good
We hear it in church. We say it to others. We want to believe it. God is good. All the time. But sometimes, when life yanks hard and pulls the rug out from under us, we begin to doubt. . .
The Father of Lies
No one likes to be lied to. And after awhile, a liar is not believed. But there is one liar to whom we listen over and over. . .
Smiling Is a Gift
Smiling is a gift that costs us nothing. Smiling is the fastest way to communicate welcome, joy, and kindness. . .
Bad Language
Is it really okay to use bad language once in a while? God wants to cleanse and renew our hearts so that our speech will reflect the good treasure that is inside us. . .
Saying Grace
Do you ask a blessing over your food when you eat in a public place? Is it a sin not to pray before eating? Probably not. But it is certainly honoring God to do it. . .
A Crown of Glory
One of the indicators of whether a culture will survive is the degree of value it places on its older generation. Those who have lived long lives have great wisdom to share. . .
The Origins of the Earth
When you really get to talking with fellow students or coworkers, it is astonishing to discover how unbiblical ideas about the origins of the earth have taken deep root in our society. . .
Biopsies and Bravery
A biopsy reminds us that there may not be a tomorrow for us to enjoy with friends and family. But biopsies also remind us that God is in control and can see every detail of our bodies from the inside out. . .
The Antidote for Complaining
No one likes a complainer. The antidote for complaining is praising. Praise is the language of Christians. When we are praising, we are focusing not on ourselves but on Christ and His glory. . .