July 15

If you give out of your surplus you are not generous; today try being truly unselfish and give while you are lacking. Sharing with others will surely bring blessings if it is from the heart.

July 14

When a marriage union bolsters both partner’s spirits and emotions then it is on solid ground. If yours is weakening you, try a little more unselfishness.

July 13

They say the only way for a father to raise a family is to be with it. I re-commit to spending more time with my family. I guess we should go to the zoo or something.

July 12

Thank You Lord once again for the rain we have had. We have had such a dry year here in southeast Manitoba that I am thankful each time and enjoy the smell and sound of rain!

July 11

Thank You, Father, that I am gifted at music and that I can help and instruct others. Help me to use this gift for You.

July 8

Thank You Lord for every time I have made a decision to put my selfishness aside and do something for You or others. It is only because You loved me first.

July 7

Thank You Father for the times You have reminded me to willingly and cheerfully do a project for my wife. Usually my first reaction is grouchiness.

July 6

Recently there was a teenage girl kidnapped in our neighbourhood. She managed to escape before harm was done. But I was sure impressed with the way the community pulled together through it and looked out for each other!

July 5

I am so thankful that our children love their little sister enough to watch out for her in the swimming pool.

July 4

Thank You Father for the times You have stopped me in my tracks and made me promise to be happy no matter how difficult life was then.