So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 TPT In every life, there are precious items. Things that are valuable require special protection. So you don't have to … Continue reading Think Carefully
Category: Christian Living
Empowered by Grace
But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble [who turn away from self-righteousness].” James 4:6 … Continue reading Empowered by Grace
Pursue Peace
So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth]. Romans 14:19 AMP Peace! What is peace? The dictionary has a variety of definitions for peace. If you are in emotional turmoil then peace is freedom from disquieting or … Continue reading Pursue Peace
Revenge Belongs to God
Don’t take revenge, dear friends. Instead, let God’s anger take care of it. After all, Scripture says, “I alone have the right to take revenge. I will pay back, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 GW Just about everyone has a story about a time in their life when they were treated unfairly; it’s never easy. … Continue reading Revenge Belongs to God
The Leader’s Agenda
Pharaoh’s officials now came to Pharaoh and appealed to him. “How long will you let this man hold us hostage? Let the men go to worship the Lord their God! Don’t you realize that Egypt lies in ruins?” Exodus 10:7 NLT Employees many times have difficulty making their voices heard. The world is a place … Continue reading The Leader’s Agenda
God is Holy
Then God said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet [out of respect], because the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Then Moses hid his face, because … Continue reading God is Holy
The All-Knowing God
Who could ever wrap their minds around the riches of God, the depth of his wisdom, and the marvel of his perfect knowledge? Who could ever explain the wonder of his decisions or search out the mysterious way he carries out his plans? Romans 11:33 TPT Children are a source of amusement; when they are really … Continue reading The All-Knowing God
God is Omnipresent!
Am I a God who is only close at hand?” says the Lord. “No, I am far away at the same time. Can anyone hide from me in a secret place? Am I not everywhere in all the heavens and earth?” says the Lord. Jeremiah 23:23-24 NLT I heard a story from one of my Sunday School teachers when I … Continue reading God is Omnipresent!
God is Sovereign
Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. Psalm 115:3 NIV Small children are a pleasure to watch; they know what they want and that is what they will do, Two year old children will turn away if you offer something that they don’t want to eat. If you try to offer that … Continue reading God is Sovereign
Our Wonder-Working God!
Who else is like the Lord among the gods? Who is glorious in holiness like him? Who is so awesome in splendor, A wonder-working God? Exodus 15:11 TLB Fall is the most colorful season of the year; there is color all around. In the spring and summer, the leaves are green; but in the fall, … Continue reading Our Wonder-Working God!
Victory Walk 