I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]. – Philippians 4:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) Here is another excerpt from Admiral William H. McRaven’s fantastic May 2014 commencement address to the… Continue reading Don’t back down from the sharks.
Category: Diligence
Don’t be afraid of the circus.
He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. – Revelation 3:5, KJV In May 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven, Commander, United States Special Operations Command,… Continue reading Don’t be afraid of the circus.
Shoot like a girl.
When the Philistine came forward to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. – 1 Samuel 17:48, Amplified Bible (AMP) Excellent people are all around us, and Drucilla Meier is a perfect example. A veterinarian student at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas, Drucilla captains one of the nation’s – and the… Continue reading Shoot like a girl.
Are you willing to fight for Christ in the public square?
Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]—blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. – Proverbs 29:18, Amplified Bible (AMP) According to The Associated Press: Steve Green’s faith led him to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he’s… Continue reading Are you willing to fight for Christ in the public square?
A great life lesson from a billionaire garbage man.
In all labor there is profit, but idle talk leads only to poverty. – Proverbs 14:23, Amplified Bible (AMP) He has made money collecting trash. He has made money renting videos. He has made money selling cars, booking hotel rooms, and owning professional sports teams. How has Wayne Huizenga become the only person in history… Continue reading A great life lesson from a billionaire garbage man.
Don’t be a spiritual litter bug.
16 But to the wicked, God says: What right have you to recite My statutes or take My covenant or pledge on your lips, 17 Seeing that you hate instruction and correction and cast My words behind you [discarding them]? – Psalm 50:16-17, Amplified Bible (AMP) I don’t like “litterbugs.” I hate it when people throw trash out of their cars,… Continue reading Don’t be a spiritual litter bug.
At Chick-Fil-A they say, “My pleasure.”
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7, KJV During my college years, I took a strategic planning class for one semester. One of the key lessons I learned from the course revolved around customer… Continue reading At Chick-Fil-A they say, “My pleasure.”
Calls come in two basic forms.
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for Us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. – Isaiah 6:8, Amplified Bible (AMP) In Patch The Pirate Goes to the Jungle, the elderly Mr. Missionary is at the end of his service to God. When… Continue reading Calls come in two basic forms.
Would you like to be like this guy?
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings… – Psalm 112:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) How would you like other people to observe your life and say the following things about you? You are: Happy Fortunate Prosperous Spiritually healthy and content Recognized and remembered by others for being righteous, compassionate, and generous Brave in the midst… Continue reading Would you like to be like this guy?
What is the source of perpetual joy?
Be happy in your faith and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually always; Be unceasing in prayer praying perseveringly; 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.… Continue reading What is the source of perpetual joy?