So much is this a fact that throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest [here] my imprisonment has become generally known to be in Christ [that I am a prisoner in His service and for Him]. – Philippians 1:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) A very common question we ask is, “Why would God… Continue reading Caesar’s house and the imperial guard.
Category: Commitment
Into Thin Air
Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: – Jeremiah 5:21, KJV In 1996 twelve mountain climbers perished when a fierce storm enveloped the summit of Mount Everest. Among the victims was 31-year old Andy Harris, one of the guides of the expedition. According… Continue reading Into Thin Air
Be wary of the open door theorem.
In the film Monumental, Kirk Cameron investigates the principles upon which the United States of America was founded. While researching the history of the English Pilgrims, Cameron discovered the depth of the hardships the Pilgrims faced. As Cameron relates: The Church of England had as its head the Monarch of England. Leaving the Church, which is what… Continue reading Be wary of the open door theorem.
What treasures?
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… – Matthew 6:20, KJV When Christ admonished us to lay up for ourselves treasures in Heaven, to what “treasures” was He referring? One such treasure is the crown of life, awarded to those who are faithful to Christ even in the face of temptation and persecution. James… Continue reading What treasures?
BEST OF TQFG: Let God tell you about a strange way to get to know Him better.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from June 28, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team So they went out from the presence of the council (Sanhedrin), rejoicing that they were being counted worthy [dignified by the indignity] to suffer shame and be exposed to disgrace for [the sake of] His name. – Acts 5:41, AMP… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Let God tell you about a strange way to get to know Him better.
What benefit do you bring to God?
So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. – Romans 14:12, KJV If you look up the definition of “value” in the dictionary, you’ll see several explanations of what the word means. A simple definition from Merriam-Webster.com is, “the amount of money that something is worth : the price or cost… Continue reading What benefit do you bring to God?
BEST OF TQFG: Don’t look behind you.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from April 27, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Jesus said to him, No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things behind] is fit for the kingdom of God. – Luke 9:62, Amplified Bible It is so easy to look… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Don’t look behind you.
Not by man, but by God.
Paul, an apostle—[special messenger appointed and commissioned and sent out] not from [any body of] men nor by or through any man, but by and through Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and God the Father, Who raised Him from among the dead… – Galatians 1:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) When God gives us a call, we don’t need the permission of men to… Continue reading Not by man, but by God.
Are you up to walking 7 miles in the dark?
And rising up that very hour, they went back to Jerusalem, where they found the Eleven [apostles] gathered together and those who were with them. – Luke 24:33, Amplified Bible (AMP) Many times over the years I have heard pastors and Sunday school teachers talk about Jesus’ appearance to the two disciples on the road… Continue reading Are you up to walking 7 miles in the dark?
BEST OF TQFG: Let God help you with your spiritual insurance policy.
We hope you enjoy this re-post August 24, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Put on God’s whole armor… – Ephesians 6:11, AMP This world is not safe. It is filled with risk, and that is why we buy insurance of all types. We buy life insurance to financially support our families in case… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Let God help you with your spiritual insurance policy.