"You are the light of the world a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that … Continue reading Let Your Light Shine
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What’s Your Reason for Not Reading the Bible?
"A Bible which is falling apart usually belongs to someone who's not!" Are you falling apart? Where's your Bible right now? Is it on your bookshelf, in your car, on your desk, nightstand, or you're not sure? How often do you read your Bible? Daily, weekly, yearly, or you can't remember the last time you … Continue reading What’s Your Reason for Not Reading the Bible?
Idleness
I don't like being idle, it makes me anxious. I get the feeling, "I should be doing something." God is not a fan of idleness. Idle Words: Matthew 12:36 "And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak." Idle Lives: Proverbs 19:15 Lazy people sleep … Continue reading Idleness
Perfect Posture
"For the Lord is a sun and shield. The Lord gives grace and glory. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly." Psalm 84:11 When I was growing up, if I heard it once, I heard it 1,000 times, "Sit up straight!" We all know people with perfect posture, but most of … Continue reading Perfect Posture
Faithfulness
God will do this, for He is faithful to do what He says, and He has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. I Corinthians 1:9 What's the first word that comes to your mind when you think of God? For me, it is "faithfulness." God is faithful to me, and He … Continue reading Faithfulness
Repeat and Remind
My son says I repeat myself. You know, I say the same thing twice, and he's right! Usually, to my son, I repeat myself when explaining something vital because I want to make sure that he "gets it!" (if you know what I mean!)😉 Sometimes when trying to explain a concept, I will repeat myself … Continue reading Repeat and Remind
How to Have the Peace of God
Discovering the Peace of God isn't hard at all when we APPROPRIATE God's Word to our lives. For instance, Philippians 4:1-9 makes it very clear how to have the Peace of God. Follow me, and I'll show you what I'm talking about! 🌸Verse 1~Stay true to the Lord! 🌸Verse 2~Settle disagreements! 🌸Verse 3~Help others! 🌸Verse … Continue reading How to Have the Peace of God
I Pulled the Plug
“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” Luke 16:10 NLT I finally did it! When my cable carrier discontinued my discount, I told them to disconnect my services. The new price didn't fit … Continue reading I Pulled the Plug
It Pays to Obey!
Growing up, I was the kid who touched the hot waffle iron after being told, "Don't touch the waffle iron. It's hot." Guess what? It was hot, it was blistering hot! Touching the waffle iron that day was just the beginning of my misery. Not only did I burn my hand, but I got in … Continue reading It Pays to Obey!
Cord of Three
Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work; if one falls down, her friend can help her up. A Cord of Three strands is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 12 (paraphrased) Several years ago, we started a women's prayer partner ministry at my church called "Cord of Three." I … Continue reading Cord of Three
