And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. – Revelation 21:21, King James Version (KJV) A millionaire Christian was sleeping in his bedroom when an angel came to him and woke him up. “It’s time… Continue reading Do you really want to take gold bars in a suitcase?
Category: Character of God
Love and discernment go hand-in-hand.
Eagerly pursue and seek to acquire [this] love [make it your aim, your great quest]; and earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual endowments (gifts), especially that you may prophesy (interpret the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching). 1 Corinthians 14:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) In 1 Corinthians 14, God, through Paul, admonishes us… Continue reading Love and discernment go hand-in-hand.
How is your utility?
If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. – 1 Corinthians 3:14, KJV “Utility” is defined as the ability to satisfy human needs or wants. The more utility something has, the more valuable it is, and the more people are willing to pay for it. Take automobiles, for… Continue reading How is your utility?
How to get a rock out of your sandbox.
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. – Matthew 26:41, King James Version (KJV) A young boy was playing in the sandbox in his back yard when he stumbled upon a very large rock. Not wanting the rock in his sandbox, he decided… Continue reading How to get a rock out of your sandbox.
The reason He is such a comfort.
And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to show grief and distress of mind and was deeply depressed. Then He said to them, My soul is very sad and deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying of sorrow. Stay here and keep awake and keep watch with Me.… Continue reading The reason He is such a comfort.
Oh, to be like a seed!
I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains [just one grain; it never becomes more but lives] by itself alone. But if it dies, it produces many others and yields a rich harvest. – John 12:24, Amplified Bible (AMP) From Wikipedia: Maud… Continue reading Oh, to be like a seed!
Time to call in roadside assistance.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (KJV) Our minivan broke down on the way home from a road trip this weekend. We stopped at a convenience store, located just off of the interstate about an hour from our city, for a quick stop. Everything was fine… Continue reading Time to call in roadside assistance.
BEST OF TQFG: You can be a complete failure, but God will still consider you a success.
We hope you enjoy this re-post November 13, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; – 2 Peter 2:5, KJV God does not categorize us as a success… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: You can be a complete failure, but God will still consider you a success.
Mark vs. Grandma
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. – Psalm 116:7, King James Version (KJV) A fellow named Mark Little once recounted his childhood adventures on family road trips. Whenever the family had a long way to go, Mark enjoyed the trips, having the habit of resting comfortably… Continue reading Mark vs. Grandma
Don’t you just love tests?
But He said this to prove (test) him, for He well knew what He was about to do. – John 6:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) If you are a young person, here is a great prank to play on your parent(s). Come home from school, act very cheery, look Mom or Dad (or both) in the… Continue reading Don’t you just love tests?