The Undeniable Comfort of Peace If we do not have quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot – John Bunyan When your heart and mind are clear and at peace, the comforts of life, while welcomed, are much sweeter but are not...
Sometimes it feels like you are the only one who is doing good and that the world around you is out of control evil. But, I say to you that it does not matter what others are thinking, saying, or doing. You are not responsible for anyone but yourself. Your greatest asset in life is...
Spiritual Markers Keep Victories Afresh (inspired by the writings of Chris Tiegreen) You recall in the Old Testament where the people of God marked places that represented great victory in their lives. Remember the altar Noah built after he and his household were delivered from the flood that overtook the earth (Genesis 8:20), or the altar...
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled...
The Beauty Contentment – An Inside Job Contentment. It’s something we all strive for but how many of us ever wonder if we’ll ever reach that state? If we’re honest, many of us spend our lifetime energy planning and pursuing better lives for ourselves than we had growing up. We are determined to do better...
Curb your frustration. It does no good to spew out your dissatisfaction and criticism. What you dislike in others mirrors what you dislike in yourself. Deal with your own shortcomings and imperfections and have compassion on those around you. You will be judged with the same measure that you judge. Be kind. (Burns) Matthew 7:1-5 Judge...
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Phil 4:13, NIV Be encouraged and encouraging!
Free Your Mind Justification takes place in the mind of God and not in the nervous system of the believer – C.I. Scofield Simply put, we don’t need to worry or stress over whether we’re enough—doing enough good works or have enough faith. The truth is, our righteousness [self-righteousness, that is] is as filthy rags...
Be assured that I am leading and guiding you in everything that you have submitted to Me. I cannot move in those areas that you have not relinquished. You must deliberately release every aspect of your life and trust Me to work on your behalf. Cast your cares on Me and believe (Burns). 1 Peter 5:6-7...
Out of Sight But Top of Mind Spiritual growth consists most in the growth of the root, which is out of sight. – Matthew Henry Never forget that God does His greatest work in our lives out of plain sight. Recall that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made—created and formed in the womb under His watchful...
