Timeless Truth

I, the LORD, am your God, who brought you from the land of Egypt so you would no longer be slaves.  I have lifted the yoke of slavery from your neck so you can walk free with your heads held high. Leviticus 26:13 NLT

Thoughtful Wisdom

“This is courage in a man: to bear unflinchingly what heaven sends.”  – Euripides

“Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of the courage and the soul.”  – Montaigne

“Courage is a kind of salvation.”  – Plato

“Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.”  – Seneca

“Courage is fear that has said its prayers.”  – Karle Wilson Baker

“Give us courage, O Lord, to stand up and be counted. Let us fear nothing more than we fear you. Let us love nothing more than we love you. Let us have no other God before you, whether nation or party or state or church. Let us seek no other peace but the peace which is yours, and make us its instruments, so we should know always what work of peace we may do for you.”  – Alan Paton

Treasured Gifts

* Freedom from addiction to sin

* Joy of God’s Presence in our inner being

* Opportunities to serve others

* Hope in believing God’s promise of heaven on earth

* Mercy in the maze

Today’s Affirmation

Looking back, I will walk with determination–resolved never to revert to old sinful patterns. I will keep my chin up in purity.

Looking within, I will walk with delight–rejoicing in Christ’s Presence. I will keep my chin up in joy.

Looking around, I will walk with design–responding to God’s purpose for my life. I will keep my chin up in helpfulness.

Looking up, I will walk with devotion–remembering God’s promise of a bright future. I will keep my chin up in hope.

Looking ahead, I will walk with dignity–relying on God’s mercy to sustain me. I will keep my chin up in confidence.

Pastor (ret) Johnny R. Almond