Character First Success is not always given to the most gifted or talented but to those who allow God to develop their character – Unknown Character development is an “inside job”. It requires a lot of humility and patience (especially with yourself). Some say it is what you do—who you are—when others aren’t looking. Allow...
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,...
Most Valuable We Are (This one is worth repeating) Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. – M. Scott Peck The Bible tells us to “not think more highly of ourselves than we should”. Now that doesn’t mean to think “less” of...
Arise from your bed of sorrow and look for ways to be content, grateful, and happy instead of being upset and worried. Rise above your worldly discontentment and realize that because you belong to Me, you are highly favored. What you have or do not have is a temporary condition, but who you are spiritually...
I Am not only with you in your spiritual mountain top experiences; I Am with you in your mundane existence. I Am with you to help with the challenges you face every day. I Am as close as your breath. Silence your soul and quiet your thoughts and anxieties as you allow Me to interact...
Faith or Fear – The Choice is Yours It is only the fear of God that can deliver us from the fear of man – John Witherspoon We stress and fret over a lot of things in life. And truth be told some of the things we insistently worry about arise out of our fear—of...
God Said It…That Settles It Thy ways are past understanding, but Thou knowest the way for me – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Always keep top of mind the scripture which reminds us, “The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord. And He delights in his way [and blesses his path]....
So we could seek after God, and not just grope around in the dark but actually find him. He doesn’t play hide-and-seek with us. He’s not remote; he’s near. 28 We live and move in him, can’t get away from him! Acts 17:27-28, MSB Stay focused and faithful
Open Hands He who wants anything from God must approach Him with empty hands – Robert C. Cunningham There is something about decluttering/ clearing your life of its many distractions. It not only frees you to see and move forward in ways you couldn’t before, but more importantly, allows God’s Word to take root….fall on fertile...
