Davids Daily Dose

Tag: Hope

  • The Climb

    You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more room for God and His rule. You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. Matthew 5:3-4 MSG Mark grew up…

  • A Trip Down the Stairs

    Heal me, Oh Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise Jeremiah 17:14 If you fall head-first down a flight of stairs, you’ll be in the hospital for a week and your friends will feel sorry for you. But take an emotional tumble, that FEELS…

  • Do Your Thing, Ding-a-ling!

    Everyone matters if anyone matters at all.

  • That’s Not Fair!

    Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody. Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. “I’ll do the judging.” says God. “I’ll take care of it.” Romans 12:17-19 The Message It’s a privilege to spend most of my days teaching four and…

  • Signs of Hope

    “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”  Hebrews 6:19 A recent devotional from Our Daily Bread tells the story of a recovering addict named Elizabeth who leaves encouraging notes on the car windshields of strangers.  She often closes these with the words, “Much love.  Hope sent.” #inspiring However, a query…

  • The Times They Are a-Changin’

    “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 “What is your name?”, I asked a patient in the Alzheimer’s unit where I visit once a month. “My name is *Ellen,” she replied, “but it will change.” Apparently, there are those who know they have dementia and those who…