Tip of the Day 6/12/12

99 Days of Summer: Remember as a child begging your Mom to let you have a lemonade stand. You would sell those little cups for a dime and this was your first taste of big business. In reality it probably cost more than you made, but it is a great pursuit for children. If you have never made fresh homemade lemonade, try doing it today. Or try adding fresh limes or lemons to water for a refreshing summer drink. Determine to drink healthy this summer and set aside the sugary drinks that will weigh you down literally and financially. It is a great season to start a new habit of health.

Word for Today, Best: It has been said that "the greatest enemy of the best is second best." It is so easy to settle for second best, it looks so good and is so much cheaper. When we settle for second best we will pay for it in the end, it will always end up costing us more. Cheap imitations are everywhere, but they are all flawed. What are you sacrificing in order to pursue a relationship that you believe will bring fulfillment? Are you pouring yourself into a job to the detriment of your family? Second best always looks good initially, but in end will fall apart. In the book of Revelation we are told that the church in the city of Ephesus started out strong, serving the Lord, but went back to their old ways. They were called to "return to their first love." The church in Galatia was chastised and called fools because they had turned from trusting in the Lord to trying to accomplish things on their own. Have you chased after things that have drawn you away from the Lord? Relationships and providing for your family are good things if the Lord is directing them and He remains the best. Don't settle for second best. In the end it will fall apart.