August
Father, I'm tempted to use whatever power I have to enforce what I believe is right. When I'm certain I'm correct and others are wrong, I want to compel agreement rather than persuade through love. When I have authority - in family, workplace, church, community - I'm tempted to use it coer
August
On this date in 1656, eight Quakers from England arrived in Boston harbor. The Puritan authorities of Massachusetts Bay Colony immediately imprisoned them without trial, holding them until their ships were ready to return them to England. Their crime? Being Quakers. The Puritans - themselv
August
I lift up My eyes to the mountains - where does My help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Stop looking horizontally for help that only comes vertically. Mountains won't save you. People won't rescue you. I'm your help. Look up.