Psalms 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Have you ever been around someone fishing for a compliment? It might seem like they are bragging about their accomplishments or rehashing all they have done for others but what they are really doing is looking for recognition. They may even try criticizing themselves hoping you will contradict them with a compliment. This individual is… Continue reading #74: Fishing for the Praise of Man
When people rise up against you, your first reaction probably is to defend your honor and your intentions. But that very action, while very natural, is an effort to bring glory to you. Isn’t your life supposed to be about bringing glory to God? In a situation where you are being challenged or feel discouraged,… Continue reading #71: Glory to God
Doctrinally, we know that the Lord is with us and will never forsake us. We know that He wants the best for us and will lead us in the right direction if we are yielded. But the hard part is to wait; to wait on the Lord to give us direction. By definition, “wait” means to stay… Continue reading #68: Wait
He lived beside Bethesda every day. He was always watching and waiting for the water to move. John 5:4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. He had seen it… Continue reading #67: Bethesda
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?”
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
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
“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
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
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
Glory, Strength, & Beauty 