October 7, 2011 at 4:05pm · Approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense. —Philippians 1:10 I’ve received a lot of good advice in my life. Near the top of the list is this wise observation from a friend: “Life is not made by the dreams that you dream
God smiles when we obey him wholeheartedly. That means doing whatever God asks without reservation or hesitation. You don’t procrastinate and say, “I’ll pray about it.” You do it without delay. Every parent knows that delayed obedience is really disobedience. God doesn’t owe you an explanation or reason for everything he asks you to do.
October 21, 2011 at 2:31pm “One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14 [1]). I’m not sure if you’ve ever tried to look around you when you’re
[1]Have you ever offended someone? Ever been offended? I’m guilty on both counts. Just before I came to Christ, I didn’t much care if I offended another person. If they interfered with my goals or ambitions, look out. I didn’t care how carefully I talked when I was treated unkindly. Turn-about was fair play as
June 9, 2012 at 1:23am · We may think, “Nobody knows what We’re going through, nobody feels the pain We experiencing.” But God knows! Am I troubled, distressed, agitated or afraid? Jesus does not want me to be troubled, but to have peace in my heart. Jesus has good plans for my future. Jesus will
This blog is for my new found friend who never get tired of me and who will stand with me no matter what happen. In Biblical fellowship, we should experience authenticity. Authentic friendships are more than superficial, surface-level chit-chat. They involve genuine, heart-to-heart, sometimes gut-level, sharing. These friendships develop when we get honest about who we
October 22,2011 (1 Thess. 5:18) DEAR GOD: I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you
We were made by God and for God, and until we figure that out, life isn’t going to make sense. Life is a series of problems: Either we are in one now, we’re just coming out of one, or we’re getting ready to go into another one. The reason for this is God is more
Give thanks to the Lord! —1 Chronicles 16:8 When I visited San Diego way back 1995 I was able to go to Mexico, I wished I knew how to speak Spanish fluently. I could say gracias (thank you), muy bien (very good), and hola (hello). But that was about it. I grew tired of just
People come into our life for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime. When we know which one it is, we will know what to do for that person. When someone is in our life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need we have expressed. They have come to assist us through