And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman. – Ruth 3:11, King James Version (KJV) It’s easy to get discouraged when the culture around you is saturated with sin. When you see depravity… Continue reading The power of virtue.
Category: Blessings
Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream.
And having seen that they were troubled and tormented in [their] rowing, for the wind was against them, about the fourth watch of the night [between 3:00-6:00 a.m.] He came to them, walking [directly] on the sea. And He acted as if He meant to pass by them, – Mark 6:48, Amplified Bible (AMP) Not… Continue reading Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream.
Acres of Diamonds
For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. – Deuteronomy 30:11, KJV We like to complicate matters. It’s just our way. Take, for example, the famous Acres of Diamonds story, popularized in the late 1800s and early 1900s by American Baptist minister Russell… Continue reading Acres of Diamonds
Are you really at His feet?
But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted with much serving; and she came up to Him and said, Lord, is it nothing to You that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me [to lend a hand and do her part along with me]! – Luke 10:40,… Continue reading Are you really at His feet?
BEST OF TQFG: The wilderness has its benefits.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from October 24, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Then Jesus was led (guided) by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness (desert) to be tempted (tested and tried) by the devil. – Matthew 4:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) The idea of “wandering in the wilderness” doesn’t gin up happy… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: The wilderness has its benefits.
BEST OF TQFG: Life is like three dozen apple cider donuts!
We hope you enjoy this re-post from November 25, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:16, Amplified Bible (AMP) Every October my family takes a trek to Skytop Apple Orchard in Zirconia, NC, just outside… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Life is like three dozen apple cider donuts!
Which farmer does better work?
A land for which the Lord your God cares; the eyes of the Lord your God are always upon it from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. – Deuteronomy 11:12, Amplified Bible (AMP) In Deuteronomy 11, God compares and contrasts the dry, life-sucking land of Egypt to the well-watered, lush… Continue reading Which farmer does better work?
BEST OF TQFG: Here’s a great lesson from the ‘Fifth Book of Ruth.’
We hope you enjoy this re-post from October 28, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ…; – Romans 8:17, KJV We often forget just what we inherit when God adopts us into His family. My friend Jack, who just finished an 8-week… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Here’s a great lesson from the ‘Fifth Book of Ruth.’
BEST OF TQFG: Be prepared to be opposed when you turn unto God.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from December 28, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Then [the guiding angel] showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at Joshua’s right hand to be his adversary and to accuse him. – Zechariah 3:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) Imagine… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Be prepared to be opposed when you turn unto God.
Don’t lose sight of your most precious possession.
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. – Ecclesiastes 7:14, King James Version (KJV) If you feel like your life is perfect because you have everything you could… Continue reading Don’t lose sight of your most precious possession.