Today’s Truth Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. (1 Peter 5:6) Friend to Friend In my spare time I help coach our high school volleyball team. Let me rephrase that, because I do not have spare time. Three months a
Today’s Truth But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33, NIV). Friend to Friend Two weeks ago, I accidentally stepped on a wooden toothpick that was lying on my bathroom floor. (Don’t ask me what a wooden
Today’s Truth A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones (Proverbs 14:30, NIV). Friend to Friend We all know what it is like to be green with envy. We all struggle with jealousy at some point in life. Let’s be honest. How often do
Today’s Truth “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised” (Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV). Friend to Friend Can I make a confession? Sometimes I quit too
Today’s Truth Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter
Today’s Truth My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. (James 1:19-20 NIV) Friend To Friend “I’m a terrible mom!” Do you ever say
Today’s Truth He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful (John 15:2, NIV). Friend to Friend I try to avoid pain whenever possible. Pruning sounds painful to me … cutting
Today’s Truth Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:6-7, ESV) Friend to Friend A nasty storm had blown through. Lots of thunder and lightening.
Today’s Truth So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded (Hebrews 10:35 NIV). Friend to Friend Have you ever gone through a period of discouragement? Perhaps you’re in one right now. Believe me, I’ve been right there with you. I’ve hidden in the cave with Elijah,
Today’s Truth The Lord’s servants must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone. They must be patient with difficult people (2 Timothy 2:24, NLT). Friend to Friend All relationships require patience. But the more difficult the relationship, the more patience is needed. As a result, we often find ourselves seated
Today’s Truth Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? (Matthew 6:25) Friend to Friend It was just a small errand
Today’s Truth When Jesus saw her, He called her forward and said to her, ‘Woman, you are set free from your infirmity’ (Luke 13:12, NIV). Friend to Friend Have you ever wondered if God even knows your name? Have you doubted His awareness or even His concern about what you are
Today’s Truth For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened (Romans 1:21). Friend to Friend A friend told me of sitting with his father discussing the distribution of his “worldly goods,”
Today’s Truth Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways. According to your love remember me, for you Lord are good. (Psalm 25:7) Friend to Friend “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor
Today’s Truth Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the people were completely silent. (1 Kings 18:21 NLT) Friend to Friend My
Today’s Truth Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:21). Friend to Friend Hudson is only three years old, but he is already beginning to grasp the concept of accountability. Somewhere in his little heart, Hudson understands the truth that he needs someone to help him do
Today’s Truth Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. (Psalm 127:1 NIV) Friend to Friend There are two ways champion athletes act. Consider the game of football. The guy who runs the winning touchdown
Today’s Truth “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other” (Romans 12:9-10 NLT). Friend to Friend Carley and Dan are a couple who have gone the
Today’s Truth In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law. This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. You are my portion, LORD; I have promised to obey your words. (Psalm 119:55-57) Friend to Friend I’ve always been an athlete. As an adult,
Today’s Truth Faithful are the wounds of a friend (Proverbs 27:6) Friend to Friend Dan and I just celebrated 42 years of marriage. And every single day has been filled with peace, marital bliss, more peace … and I need to stop right there before a bolt of lightning strikes
LivingBetter50.com is the No.1 resource and magazine for women over 50 in the world with almost 1 million readers globally. LivingBetter50.com covers everything for a woman from “Beauty-to-Business” with our primary goal – To encourage women to live better physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually!
Telephone +1 561 805 1112
Email: info@livingbetter50.com
Get the latest news and updates from LivingBetter50
Copyright © 2024 LivingBetter50. All Rights Reserved.