Today’s Verse: A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. ~Proverbs 17:22 The story is told of a lady who had been bitten by a rabid raccoon. Her doctor examined her and told her that she had rabies from the bite. Immediately, she took a pad of paper and a pen out of her purse and started writing out a list of things. Her doctor asked her if she was writing out her will and last testament. She replied, “No, I am writing out the names of al

Today’s Verse: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. ~Psalm 1:3 Douglas fir trees are harvested and sold as decorative trees for Christmas. They bring a fresh smell and look into every home. However, after a few days, they start to wither and eventually lose their initial appeal and freshness. They are trees that are seasonal in their usefu

Today’s Verse: I think myself happy… ~Acts 26:2 A survey released on June 16, 2020, indicated that Americans were the unhappiest they have been in 50 years. Only 14% of those surveyed said they were happy. This is down from 31% in 2018. This same survey said that no less than 29% of Americans have ever called themselves very happy in a survey. While survey results are not accurately descriptive of everyone, it does tell us that out of the sampling that was done, there are man

Today’s Verse: Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. ~Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety is being overcome with stressful care, undue burdens, and bothersome worries. Much of our anxious care is a result of worries that we have about relationships, finances, illness, employment, and failure. Everyone carries their burdens in a different way, but all of us have burdens which affect our wellbeing. Solomon tells us how we can help those who have anxi

Today’s Verse: Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. ~Psalm 119:1 Mr. Clean® is the registered trademark name for a line of household cleaning products. All products sold under that name carry the reputation of thorough cleaning. Psalm 119:1 refers to the spiritual man who is undefiled in the way. It speaks of God’s blessing on the man who is set apart for God’s glory and who, under the power of the Holy Spirit and God’s Word, is living a sanc

Today’s Verse: I think myself happy…. ~Acts 26:2a Economist Jeffrey D. Sachs is quoted as saying, “We are in an era of rising tensions and negative emotions.” Worry, sadness, and anger among adolescents and adults has been gradually increasing. The average American ranks his happiness at 6.9 out of a scale of ten. People realize that possessions, position, and popularity are not guarantees for happiness. Spurgeon said, “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that

Today’s Verse: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. ~Psalm 1:3 Douglas fir trees are harvested and sold during Christmas time as decorative trees. They bring a fresh smell and look into every home. However, after a few days, they start to wither and eventually lose their initial appeal and freshness. They are trees that are seasonal in the

Today’s Verse: Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment. ~Ecclesiastes 9:8 Do you live in the sphere of joy? Charles Spurgeon said, “There is a marvelous medicinal power in joy. Most medicines are distasteful; but this, which is the best of all medicines, is sweet to the taste, and comforting to the heart. This blessed joy is very contagious.” Solomon gives us three areas where we can maximize the joy of living. There is joy in moral purity. “Let th