Satisfied desire is sweet to a person; therefore it is hateful and exceedingly offensive to [self-confident] fools to give up evil [upon which they have set their hearts]. – Proverbs 13:19, Amplified Bible (AMP) 2 Timothy 3:16 (AMP) states: Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction… Part of the instruction… Continue reading Not everybody thinks like God thinks.
Category: Diligence
The recipe for making your dreams a reality.
For a dream comes with much business and painful effort, and a fool’s voice with many words. – Ecclesiastes 5:3 Amplified Bible (AMP) Many have argued that American swimmer Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympian of all time. His 22 career medals – 18 of which are gold – go a long way towards supporting that… Continue reading The recipe for making your dreams a reality.
Be sure to twist your wrist when you cast the net.
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. – Ecclesiastes 10:10, KJV Some years ago on a trip to the beach, my mother-in-law showed me how to cast a shrimp net. For the next several years, I had… Continue reading Be sure to twist your wrist when you cast the net.
Be ye man or woman, be like this woman!
She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]… – Proverbs 31:16a, Amplified Bible (AMP) If we are not careful, we will spread ourselves too thin. From a desire to serve and to achieve, we can take on more responsibilities than… Continue reading Be ye man or woman, be like this woman!
You will reap His blessings if you sow His excellence in all that you do.
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. – Proverbs 14:35, KJV Do you want the favor of the person in authority over you? Then act wisely. Or, would you rather incur the anger of the person in authority over you? Then act shamefully. What does… Continue reading You will reap His blessings if you sow His excellence in all that you do.
When God throws you a curveball, keep on swinging.
A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. – Proverbs 16:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Stroups* had a plan: Leave the United States of America behind, Settle in Cambodia, Build an orphanage, and Take over the administration of an existing Christian school. Having spent close to two… Continue reading When God throws you a curveball, keep on swinging.
He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man.
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. – Proverbs 21:17, KJV Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines “gluttony” as “excess in eating or drinking.” Most people familiar with the term “gluttony” are aware of this definition. But, many people familiar with the term “gluttony” are… Continue reading He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man.
One person CAN make a difference.
It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law. – Psalm 119:126, KJV There will be times in your life when you will look at the world around you, and you will remark to yourself, “This world is so messed up, and there is nothing I can do about… Continue reading One person CAN make a difference.
Our parents were smarter than we once thought.
I will praise and give thanks to You with uprightness of heart when I learn [by sanctified experiences] Your righteous judgments [Your decisions against and punishments for particular lines of thought and conduct]. – Psalm 119:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) For thousands of years, young people all over the world have awakened one day to discover… Continue reading Our parents were smarter than we once thought.
Ask for Paul’s attitude first thing every day.
But none of these things move me; neither do I esteem my life dear to myself, if only I may finish my course with joy and the ministry which I have obtained from [which was entrusted to me by] the Lord Jesus, faithfully to attest to the good news (Gospel) of God’s grace (His unmerited… Continue reading Ask for Paul’s attitude first thing every day.