The older I get it seems the most important things become clearer while the least important, which had once seemed so black-and-white, have become foggy. Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which also you are saved, if … Continue reading Clearer and Foggy
Category: Short Sayings
Be Considerate of Your Teen’s Viewpoint
Even though you may not understand, have a different perspective, or be annoyed by something of opinion that your teen enjoys, when you continually make derogatory comments about what's important to them, you are planting seeds of strife between both of you. Listen to your teen's perspective, voice your concerns if any, set boundaries if … Continue reading Be Considerate of Your Teen’s Viewpoint
Grief Into Gratitude
Just because someone is exhibiting abundant joy doesn't mean they have less problems in their life. They've just learned how to turn their grief into gratitude; a skill which takes deliberate, daily cultivation as it doesn't come naturally. “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in … Continue reading Grief Into Gratitude
Learn His Wisdom
Have you read God's word today? If not, stop reading this and anything else no matter how spiritual it is and learn His wisdom. People's words may help you in your walk, but there is no substitute for seeking truth from the original source and testing the validity of a person's viewpoint. “Beware lest anyone … Continue reading Learn His Wisdom
Do You Bark Back?
When someone "barks" at you, do you "bark" back? Let's be proactive and not reactive in our responses by remembering: A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 Prayer: When someone speaks harsh words to me, I commit to Your ways, my righteous God, by answering back with … Continue reading Do You Bark Back?
Not My Own
What little wisdom I have is scarcely my own. It's the culmination of what I've had the privilege to learn from others. “A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel" Proverbs 1:5 Prayer: Father, I see wisdom around me, and I open my ears and heart … Continue reading Not My Own
I Will Do
You have to turn "it's so hard" into "I WILL DO" whatever it takes to work through this, otherwise you will always be held down by adversity. Now get on your knees and pray, patiently trusting that GOD WILL PROVIDE the way if you seek it by His will. Prayer: My God, I will do … Continue reading I Will Do
Lose Yourself
Why do you waste your time trying to find yourself when what you really need to do is lose yourself to be found? He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 Prayer: Father, I choose each day to lose my life … Continue reading Lose Yourself
Mystery and No Mystery
While there's mystery in the exact details of how your daily individual Christian walk will play out according to experiences, talents, opportunities, understanding, and growth, your life's purpose is no mystery and is shared by all who revere God. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: fear God and keep His commandments, for … Continue reading Mystery and No Mystery
Truth in Love 