The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of convenience, but where they stand in moments of challenge, moments of great crisis and controversy.’ Doing what is right in difficult situations in the workplace is a huge challenge. There are right and wrong choices… all the invented terms such as
There is nothing wrong with social media and vitual friendships, but it is no substitute for real, face-to-face friendships. We were created for friendship with God (Genesis 3:8) and with one another (Genesis 2:18). Marriage is part of the solution to aloneness. Friendship, vital also in marriage, is a crucial part of the solution. ‘Friendship’
‘Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.’ Psalm 62:5 How can you find emotional rest? Even if we appear to be as cool as a cucumber on the outside, we are most likely an emotional mess on the inside. Things come to us in all sides: kids, jobs, spouses, society,
“It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.” PROVERBS 29:25 (TEV) “I’m not trying to be a people pleaser! No, I am trying to please God.If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ’s servant.” GALATIANS 1:10 (NLT)
PROVERBS 9:13-18 It is not easy to lead a life of integrity in relationships. Temptations abound and the lure is strong. ‘The woman Folly is loud’ (v.13a), ‘calling out’ (v.15a), ‘come in here!’ (v.16a). She says, ‘Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!’ (v.17). Yet this is a total deception. Why should
James Cameron, producer of the movie Titanic, says, ‘The Titanic is a metaphor of life. We are all on the Titanic.’ Many people make the Titanic mistake. They think they can divide their lives into different ‘compartments’ and that what they do in one will not affect the rest. However, as Rick Warren says, ‘A
Life is not a competition that we have to win. It is not supposed to be a rat race. Life is a huge privilege and an opportunity. God has trusted us with gifts and abilities, which He wants us to use you. Use them or lose them. He is faithful to us and he expects
Life is all about love. The best use of life is love. The best expression of love is time. The best time to love is now. No matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. 1 Cor. 13:3b Love means living the way God commanded us to live.
JOB 40:3-42:17 God has had a good plan for you from the moment you were conceived. He also had a good plan for Job. Right from the start he had planned Job’s restoration and blessing. Job is remembered throughout history for his faithfulness. The apostle James says, ‘You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have
PSALM 150:1-6 In the end, God’s ‘servants will offer God service – worshipping, they’ll look on his face, their foreheads mirroring God’ (Revelation 22:3, MSG). Our response to seeing God face to face will be eternal worship. The book of Psalms ends with ‘Hallelujah’, translated here ‘Praise the Lord’ (Psalm 150:6b). Psalm 150 itself begins