Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright. – Genesis 25:34, KJV In Genesis 25, we find the familiar biblical story of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob in return for a bowl of pottage. More… Continue reading Do you want what you have to be taken away?
Category: Character
Will you get this crown in Heaven?
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… – Matthew 6:20, KJV In Matthew 6:20, Christ admonished us to lay up for ourselves treasures in Heaven. One such treasure is the Crown of Rejoicing or Exultation, which He awards for those who faithfully make disciples of the lost. In 1 Thessalonians 2:19 (KJV) Paul writes, “For what… Continue reading Will you get this crown in Heaven?
BEST OF TQFG: Oh, the pain you could avoid if you’d just do things God’s way!
We hope you enjoy this re-post from December 29, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes and put out the eyes of Zedekiah and bound him in double fetters [hands and feet] and carried him to Babylon. – 2 Kings 25:7, Amplified Bible (AMP)… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Oh, the pain you could avoid if you’d just do things God’s way!
What will you do for those you love?
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13, King James Version (KJV) Dick and Rick Hoyt are an inspiring and amazing duo. According to an April 2014 article in The Boston Globe: Their story is no less remarkable for having been told over… Continue reading What will you do for those you love?
BEST OF TQFG: God will keep His promises. Just be patient.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from March 24, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team …Surely the land on which your feet have walked shall be an inheritance to you and your children always, because you have wholly followed the Lord my God. – Joshua 14:9, Amplified Bible Patience is one of the… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: God will keep His promises. Just be patient.
From coat to sleeping bag to empowerment.
[Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure andsatisfaction and delight. – Philippians 2:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) Twenty-four year old Veronika Scott is the CEO… Continue reading From coat to sleeping bag to empowerment.
BEST OF TQFG: Keep your eyes on the trapeze bar.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from October 31, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]… – Hebrews… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Keep your eyes on the trapeze bar.
Spit in the face of God?
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. – Proverbs 21:23, KJV I’ve seen it, and you probably have, too. Some brothers and sisters verbally abuse each other constantly. Every now and then, it can get quite nasty! But woe be to anyone outside of the family who says anything ill of those… Continue reading Spit in the face of God?
The Ghastliness of Gilbert
And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. – Job 1:21, King James Version (KJV) According to Police Charge Hedge Fund Manager’s Son For Shooting And Killing His Father: Thomas S.… Continue reading The Ghastliness of Gilbert
Do you have the right keystone habit?
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. – Daniel 6:10, KJV According to Charles Duhigg, author of… Continue reading Do you have the right keystone habit?