Recent Comments
Gail Rische on Fiction Sounding Like Fac… Danny Logsdon on Fiction Sounding Like Fac… David Rische on So What’s the Plan,… David Rische on Will Heaven Be Boring? (r… paul on Will Heaven Be Boring? (r… Paul Hyland on So What’s the Plan,… David Rische on Prayerful Action Against Anxie… Sharon Hill on Prayerful Action Against Anxie… Kim Daniel on Holiday Amplification (Reboot) Sandra Waters on Holiday Amplification (Reboot)
Tag Archives: Jesus
Life’s Marathon: Starting Well vs. Finishing Strong
Have you ever heard a quote that you can’t get out of your head? Who remembers the Big Mac jingle from the 70s? Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. Why is it … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Christianity, devotional, encouragement, faith, God, Jesus, marathon, perseverance, race, The Bible
2 Comments
Understanding Divine Challenges: Biblical Insights
I try not to be cynical. However, the older I get – the more I look back on false teachings I’ve heard, false beliefs I’ve believed, and messages that were cleverly disguised as self-serving and self-promoting. These are all actual … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Apostle Paul, challenges, deception, devotional, faith, false teachings, God, Jesus, The Bible, unanswered prayer
2 Comments
Honoring Our Heroes on Memorial Day
Mismanaged time, interruptions, chasing squirrels down rabbit holes, and actual important things have prevented me from having a blog ready for this month. Inside my head, I knew several years ago that I had written something about Memorial Day, and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Band of Brothers, Christianity, devotional, faith, family, Jesus, Memorial Day, reflection, The Bible
Leave a comment
Breaking Free: How to Stop People Pleasing
Why do we do it? What’s the deal about so desperately wanting the approval of others? How come sometimes our happiness is directly intertwined with whether someone else is happy or not? I wish I knew the answers to those … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged devotional, encouragement, faith, God, Jesus, mental-health, people pleasing, relationships, The Bible
Leave a comment
The Heart Matters: Embracing Sincerity Over Spectacle
I meant to post this several weeks ago. I wanted to use one of the themes of Valentine’s Day to write about. So many to chose from: love, candy, flowers, cherub angels, giving, cards, restaurant reservations . . . Then … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Christianity, devotional, encouragement, faith, God, heart, Jesus, ministry, sincerity, The Bible
Leave a comment
4 Key Areas for Lifelong Growth
Now is the perfect time to be bombarded with goals, health club memberships, investment in precious metals, miracle meal plans, comfy pillows, financial prosperity, blah, blah, blah. Simple, easy, low cost, effortless, pain-free . . . it wears me out … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Christianity, devotional, encouragement, faith, goals, God, growth, Jesus, Jesus Christ, New Year's Resolutions, The Bible
2 Comments
Holiday Amplification . . .
“Tis the season to be jolly . . .” But what about those who are feeling sad? “Silent Night . . . All is Calm . . .” But what if there’s chaos all over the globe? “Underneath the Tree … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged challenges, Christmas, devotional, encouragement, faith, gift, God, holidays, hope, Jesus, sadness, The Bible
Leave a comment
You Are Hidden Treasure . . .
Do you find it easy to get caught up in feeling like a number? Statistics say we’re one in 7.9 billion. We have individual Social Security numbers. Driver’s license numbers. Our bank accounts, routing numbers, and PIN’s. Maybe employee numbers, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Samuel, Bible, challenges, Christianity, devotional, encouragement, faith, God, Jesus, King David, numbers, problems, protection, The Bible, treasure, valued
2 Comments
Beware of The Drift . . .
Actor and comedian Jim Carrey once made a comment about isolation I think many of us can relate to. Especially if we’re in jobs dealing with the general public, customer service, and consistently giving ourselves emotionally and physically. Plus, some … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Christianity, devotion, encouragement, faith, God, growth, isolation, Jesus, solitude, The Bible
4 Comments
When Your Anxiety Is Off The Charts (reboot)
Doesn’t is seem like there is always something to be worried about? If not in our personal lives – then one quick look at the news highlights can fuel our angst rapidly? I read a study by Harvard Business Review … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged anxiety, Bible, devotional, encouragement, God, Jesus, peace, prayer, stress, worry
Leave a comment
David Rische 