“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 NASB “If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worryContinue reading “Keep Your Eye on the Ball”
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God Loves Them More Than We Do
“For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Amplified Bible “One of the hardest things you will ever have to do, my dear, isContinue reading “God Loves Them More Than We Do”
Who are You When Under Pressure?
“Out of my distress, I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Psalm 118:5-6 ESV “Wealth without work.Pleasure without conscience.Knowledge without character.Commerce without morality.Science without humanity.Worship without sacrifice.Politics without principle.”From a sermon given byContinue reading “Who are You When Under Pressure?”
Father, What’s This About?
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV (Emphasis mine) “Before you speak, ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no,Continue reading “Father, What’s This About?”
Giving Up When It Gets Tough–Character
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 NASB “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ― MartinContinue reading “Giving Up When It Gets Tough–Character”
It Cuts Both Ways
“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he grows older, he will not abandon it.” Proverbs 22:6 NASB “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” James Baldwin Gotta say I internalized some very harmful images and beliefs fromContinue reading “It Cuts Both Ways”
Who is Driving Your Bus?
Who’s in Charge? “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,” plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 “People who need to control others don’t have control over themselves.” Unknown I’ve heard the statement, “Who’s driving your bus?” from many ChristianContinue reading “Who is Driving Your Bus?”
Fickle Feelings Lead to Bad Decisions
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 NASB “You cannot solve a problem from the same consciousness that created it. You must learn to see the world anew.” – Albert Einstein Most of the problems I’ve had were terrible decisions. Feelings were the determining factor andContinue reading “Fickle Feelings Lead to Bad Decisions”
Weariness
Weariness “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:38-30 NASB “RestContinue reading “Weariness”
Let Go or be Dragged
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 “Let go and let God.” And don’t let go of God.Continue reading “Let Go or be Dragged”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep 