Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do. - Ecclesiastes 9:7 (NIV)

I enjoy looking at the chirimoya (custard apple) trees in my garden from my patio and watching them grow each day. Their fruit is quite plentiful — far too many for one person to eat. The fresher they are, the more delicious and aromatic the fruit. When I pick the...

Today's Prayer
Creator God, source of all life and goodness, you bring us the gifts of joy and peace. Greater still are the gifts of your love and presence. Thank you, Lord! Amen.

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Today's Reading
Ecclesiastes 9:7-10

Thought for the Day

God is good and generous.

Prayer Focus

To be more Generous


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