Imagine that you are at a party enjoying the fellowship of those you know and love. As you scan the crowd you notice someone who is out of place and was not invited! “Why is he here?” you ask as you cast an irritated glance his way. He is out of place and unwelcome. You… Continue reading #91: “Why is He here?”
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#118: Reconciled
Think back to your elementary math class when you were learning about > greater than, < less than, and = equal. The lesson was to use the right symbol to indicate how two numbers compared to each other. I remember being told that, “The alligator’s mouth always eats the bigger number!” The easiest one to… Continue reading #118: Reconciled
#100: The Impossible is Possible
As you read through your Bible it is pretty easy to come to the conclusion that the characters were super-human. You read about the miraculous results of their actions and can easily believe that they had something that you don’t have. That they were gifted with powers that you do not have access to. Truly,… Continue reading #100: The Impossible is Possible
#96: Be Doing
As soon as the Israelites crossed over the Jordan, they were to commemorate the accomplishment by setting up stones in the form of an alter as a physical reminder of all that God had done for them and a reminder of his commandments. Deuteronomy 27:4 Therefore it shall be when ye be gone over Jordan,… Continue reading #96: Be Doing
#95: Be Kind
“Be kind!” It sounds so easy however, displaying kindness all the time is definitely easier said than done. It is easy to be nice when others around you are being nice, but what happens when they are crabby, they challenge you, or do not perform the way you want? Returning kindness in these situations can… Continue reading #95: Be Kind
#111: Thought Steering
Bible Reading Joshua 23 Psalms 94 Proverbs 21 I Corinthians 7 Would you ever take your hands off of the steering wheel and let the car go where ever the wheels pulled it? Absolutely not! That would be completely irresponsible. The car would veer off the road. The result could be injury to someone or… Continue reading #111: Thought Steering
#62: I Promise
Bible Reading Leviticus 27 Psalms 56 Proverbs 3 Luke 24 You have heard it said that a promise is a promise. You also know how important it is that you keep your promises. But the way you fulfill your promises not only affects your family, it also will have an affect on your relationship with your… Continue reading #62: I Promise
#107: Shadow Dweller
Bible Reading Joshua 15 Psalms 91 Proverbs 17 Acts 18 Are you a SHADOW DWELLER? Have you ever walked in someone else's shadow? You were known by their name; they got all the glory and recognition, and you did all the work. This situation can bring feelings of frustration, inferiority, and inadequacy. It is never fulfilling or comforting… Continue reading #107: Shadow Dweller
#61: My Friend, My Reproach
Leviticus 26 Psalms 55 Proverbs 2 Luke 23 There are people in your life that you expect to criticize you. They are not your close friends, but you expect them to be critical of your choices. Everyone has these people in their life -- the critical "advisor" you keep at a distance for safety. But… Continue reading #61: My Friend, My Reproach
#60: A Loving Leader
Leviticus 25 Psalms 54 Proverbs 1 Luke 22 Leviticus 25:43 Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God. How do you treat those that are under your authority or under your care...your children, other woman, employees? Do you rule over them with rigour? Rigour is defined as severity or strictness,… Continue reading #60: A Loving Leader