Scripture: — Proverbs 16:3 (KJV) Devotional Thought- Over the past several days, we have wrestled with a simple yet profound question: Are the tongue in your mouth and the tongue in your shoe pointing in the same direction? At first glance, it seems like an unusual question. But the longer I have reflected on it, the more I have realized that it is really a question about alignment. As I prepare to enter my fiftieth year of life, I have found myself taking inventory—not of

Scripture- Psalms 127:1 Devotional Thought- In Part 1, we discussed aligning our words and actions. In Part 2, we examined aligning our priorities with God's purpose. In Part 3, we learned to trust God's timing. But there is another obstacle that often disrupts alignment: The temptation to hustle what only God can provide. We live in a culture that glorifies the grind... Work harder...Push more...Sleep less... Do more... Get there faster. While diligence is biblical, hustling

Scripture: Galatians 6:9 Devotional Thought= By now, we've explored two important questions: Part 1: Are your words and actions pointing in the same direction? Part 2: Are your priorities aligned with God's purpose? Today, we consider a third question: Can you stay aligned when the results don't come immediately? One of the most difficult aspects of spiritual growth is remaining faithful when progress feels slow. Most of us don't mind obedience when it produces immediate re

Scripture: — Matthew 6:21 (KJV) Devotional Thought In Part 1, we asked a challenging question: Are the tongue in your mouth and the tongue in your shoe pointing in the same direction? We examined whether our words and our actions are aligned. But there is another question that deserves our attention: What's driving your steps? Because it is possible for both tongues to point in the same direction and still be headed toward the wrong destination. A person can be completely co

Scripture— James 1:8 (KJV) Devotional Thought Have you ever considered whether the tongue in your mouth and the tongue in your shoe are pointing in the same direction? It may sound like an unusual question, but it speaks directly to the issue of ALIGNMENT! The tongue in your mouth represents what you say you want. It speaks your goals, your prayers, your dreams, and your declarations. The tongue in your shoe represents the direction your life is actually moving. It reflects y