It is vain for you to rise up early, to take rest late, to eat the bread of [anxious] toil—for He gives [blessings] to His beloved in sleep. – Psalm 127:2, Amplified Bible (AMP) I have the utmost admiration for people who can operate off of very little sleep. I’m not talking about the folks… Continue reading You’re not lazy just because you enjoy a good night’s sleep.
Category: Excellence
Even the events that seem accidental are ordered by God.
The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly of the Lord [even the events that seem accidental are really ordered by Him]. – Proverbs 16:33, Amplified Bible (AMP) We were at a friend’s house when we received the shocking news: a mutual friend’s brother-in-law had been shot, execution style, in front… Continue reading Even the events that seem accidental are ordered by God.
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.
There is an art to knowing what to say and when to say it.
The mind of the [uncompromisingly] righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. – Proverbs 15:28, Amplified Bible (AMP) When shooting a gun, the correct procedure for making a good shot is, “Ready, aim, fire!” When you aim at your target before you shoot at your target, you… Continue reading There is an art to knowing what to say and when to say it.
Be careful when you drink your vinegar.
As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who employ and send him. – Proverbs 10:26, Amplified Bible (AMP) If you’ve ever been around a campfire or a grill, you know what it is like to get smoke in your eyes. As soon as the smoke… Continue reading Be careful when you drink your vinegar.
Ever tried painting with your teeth?
Before I formed you in the womb I knew [and] approved of you [as My chosen instrument], and before you were born I separated and set you apart, consecrating you; [and] I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. – Jeremiah 1:5, Amplified Bible (AMP) The following is from www.joniandfriends.org Joni Eareckson Tada, the… Continue reading Ever tried painting with your teeth?
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.
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.
Do you remain under stress?
32 In spite of all this, they sinned still more, for they believed not in (relied not on and adhered not to Him for) His wondrous works. 33 Therefore their days He consumed like a breath [in emptiness, falsity, and futility] and their years in terror and sudden haste. – Psalm 78:32-33, Amplified Bible (AMP)… Continue reading Do you remain under stress?
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.