"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9
Category: Scripture / Doctrine
Need an outlet for confusion? Frustration? Anger? Smile. Even if you're the first one. Hand out some compliments. Even if you aren't receiving them. Give a pat on the back. Even if your own remains untouched. Be a light. A bright, shining, glorious light! I read recently that, "Struggling souls catch light from other souls … Continue reading Bright, Shining, Glorious Lights
Making less of God makes more of me. Do you believe that to be true? A recent story of a conversation with a friend… He asked me if I believed the Bible “literally.” “Why, yes, I do,” I replied. “I’m okay with taking the Bible ‘literally’ (as he phrased it).” Surprised by answer, he asked, … Continue reading Making More of Me.
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." ~Micah 6:8 (NIV).
Ever walked by something dozens of times and not really noticed it? Not noticing things leads to a certain unintentionality that leaves us unconnected to purpose, vision, and direction. Unaware, we all do it…live with our eyes fixed on distractions, substituting the good for the best. At our local Y, I was watching 3 of … Continue reading Fixed on Something
Lessons from Matthew 10 God wants my heart. And He wants me to be a man of action. God wants me to proclaim Him, freely giving what I’ve freely received. (7-8) God wants me to work for Him, to deliver value, to be worth my keep. (9-10) I must keep my home deserving of … Continue reading God wants my heart. And He wants me to be a man of action.
"Through the ages, Christianity has been a hijacked religion." (pp. 625) Using extensively-quoted primary sources, Keith Sisman traces the existence of the Kingdom of our Lord -- his Church -- through the Dark Ages in England. I highly recommend this work, available on-line at Traces-of-the-Kingdom.org. Christians are seen through the lens of the persecution of … Continue reading Review of “Traces of the Kingdom”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. … Continue reading The Warrior’s Psalm
"Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints..." (1 Corinthians 1:2a). The Bible teaches that a Saint is a member of Christ's Church, one of God's Elect. A Saint is a righteous person. Individual members of the Lord's Church are called to … Continue reading Called to be Saints
A lesson from 1st John. God is love. We can know God through love. We can see God through love. We cannot know God outside of love. We cannot love without God. “Let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who … Continue reading Love is God
Be ready! Don't be a victim to circumstances. Prepare for the challenges and opportunities along your path...the achievements to come. “I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come.” ~Abraham Lincoln "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." ~I Corinthians 16:13 "Watch therefore, for ye know … Continue reading Be Ready!
Be Strong & Courageous! 