Dad, I'm Getting A Tattoo - December 20, 2010

Daily Reading

1Peter 1-5

Daily Verse

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who

asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

But do this with gentleness and respect.

1Peter 3:15

Daily Thought

"Dad, I'm getting a tattoo."

Adam is a college sophomore. "No you are not," is no longer useful.

"A Christian 'fish' with Romans 8:31 under it," Adam described. "If God is for us, who can be against us?"

"How big?" asked Dad.

Adam stretched his fingers out. "Big. Right here on my arm."

"Adam, that tattoo will declare your faith to everyone. You are in a fraternity. A fraternity that parties. A lot. You may be the only picture of Christ your brothers see."

"Dad, I'm getting the tattoo."

"I know, Son. But if you get it, you have to live it."

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."
~1Timothy 4:12

To God's Glory,
Dave Price

Daily Prayer

Father God, You Son came into this world to be a light in a dark place. Thank You for shining that light on me, because I was a dark place! I love Your Son.

Now I am a light shining in a dark place. I will not hide the light, but I will hold it up so that people can see. So that they can see Your Son. So that they can receive Your Son and be light, too. So that the world may know that You are God. My God. The only God.

Amen

I Want To Be Like You - November 5, 2010

Daily Reading

Matthew 23, Luke 20-21

Daily Verse

But do not do what they do,

for they do not practice what they preach.

Matthew 23:3

Daily Thought

Sam was 2-years old.

I was mowing the lawn. Sam appeared with the vacuum cleaner. Side-by-side, we mowed and vacuumed the lawn to perfection.

That was cute.

I had showered and shaved, and was eating my Captain Crunch. Sam appeared with my razor in his hand, bleeding from several cuts on his chin.

That was scary.

I realized my son was going to do things he saw me doing, even if they hurt him.

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
~1Corinthians 11:1

To God's Glory,
Dave Price

Daily Prayer

Father God, You are good and Your ways are good for me. I choose to follow You, to stay on the path You put before me. Made in Your image, I desire to look like You again. Thank You for Your Son, who showed me what You look like. Thank You for Your Spirit who day-by-day transforms me into Your likeness.

May my life be a reflection of You, so that I can say to others, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." To Your glory,

Amen