Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13, KJV There is a reason we call them the Greatest Generation. Six weeks after they were married, Billie and Peggy Harris parted ways. Billie, a military fighter pilot, was deployed to Europe to fight the… Continue reading The Longest Wait
Category: Christlikeness
What is really important to you?
For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth. And the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind. – Isaiah 65:17, Amplified Bible (AMP) The late Dr. Stephen Covey’s book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, has had tremendous impact on many lives. One of the seven habits Dr. Covey wrote… Continue reading What is really important to you?
What happens when you don’t get your cookies?
Let them give glory unto the Lord… – Isaiah 42:12, KJV We often make things more complicated than they really are. Take, for example, the idea of glorifying God. If you were to ask the average Christian what it means to glorify God, the average Christian would either: a) give you the proverbial “deer-in-the-headlights look,”… Continue reading What happens when you don’t get your cookies?
Would you consider yourself a loving person or a bitter one?
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends. – Proverbs 17:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) Would you consider yourself a loving person or a bitter one? It’s very easy to tell the difference, although it can be quite hard to acknowledge the… Continue reading Would you consider yourself a loving person or a bitter one?
There is purpose wrapped within the pain.
Declaring the end and the result from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done… – Isaiah 46:10, Amplified Bible (AMP) In September 1931, Amy Carmichael, known affectionately as Amma (mother) by the Indian children she rescued from temple prostitution, was looking at a house for rent to use as… Continue reading There is purpose wrapped within the pain.
What is the fuel that drives you to strive for success?
…do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31, Amplified Bible (AMP) Would you consider yourself a driven person? If so, what drives you to succeed in what you do? Many would cite the reason, “To be the best I can be.” Although that’s a noble reason, an important follow-up question… Continue reading What is the fuel that drives you to strive for success?
BEST OF TQFG: Let God clothe you with Himself.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from March 29, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team But the Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon with Himself and took possession of him… – Judges 6:34, Amplified Bible After Judges 6:34, Gideon was a man of bravery and bold action. Prior to Judges 6:34, he… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Let God clothe you with Himself.
How would you react if you didn’t eat for several days?
Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Amplified Bible (AMP) Life isn’t always rosy. Sometimes horrible things happen, and it’s just… Continue reading How would you react if you didn’t eat for several days?
A key ingredient in the recipe of leadership.
Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin–; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written. – Exodus 32:32, King James Version (KJV) My wife loves to bake. She doesn’t have much free time these days, but when she does, you can rest assured she’s found a… Continue reading A key ingredient in the recipe of leadership.
What makes a soul mate a soul mate?
And Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the Lord will work for us. For there is nothing to prevent the Lord from saving by many or by few. – 1 Samuel 14:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Bible clearly tells… Continue reading What makes a soul mate a soul mate?