A good friend of mine gave some advice to me several years ago that has served me well when I heed it. His advice was summed up in two words, “go slow.” Important decisions are best made with prayer, deliberation, consultations with wise and trusting friends and then more prayer. It takes more time but …
It is true that “all sin and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). But may we never magnify our sins so that in our minds they are too big for God to forgive. Instead, we pray ask for forgiveness and then turn away from the sin and truly repent. There is nothing …
This is good advice from one human to another: “For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the Universe.” (Larry Eisenberg) These are comforting words from Jesus: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled …
You don’t have to be eloquent or articulate while praying, but it’s very good if you are thankful. “O Lord that lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness.” (William Shakespeare) “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts….and be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15) INVITATION: Join in today’s Virtual Mound Visit at 11am …
You are closer than you think! “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13) Keith Madison SCORE International
The following quote was spoken by a man who was born with no legs and no arms: “I never met a bitter person who was thankful. Or a thankful person who was bitter.” (Nick Vujicic) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to …
My friend Clint Hurdle sent this to me several days ago: The Visiting Pastor This is a story of a visiting pastor who attended a men’s breakfast in the middle of a rural farming area of the country. The group had asked an older farmer, decked out in bib overalls, to say grace for the …
We are all a work in progress; we are cracked vessels. “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” (Mark Twain) “Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” (Ecclesiastes …
My plan for having a good day: Be thankful Be prayerful Read God’s Word Do something for someone without them knowing about it Encourage someone Don’t watch cable news Read a good book “This is a wonderful day, I have never seen this one before.” (Maya Angelou) “The Lord bless you and keep you; the …
David was obviously a great man of faith. Even so, there were times in his adventurous life that he experienced anger, succumbed to temptation, had fear and even panicked. On one occasion of fear and panic his own son, Absalom, was trying to hunt him down to kill him. David turned his panic to praise …