Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men. – Colossians 3:23, Amplified Bible (AMP) Why do you do what you do? In other words, what motivates you to action in the day-to-day hum-drum of life? Does money motivate you? Does praise… Continue reading Why do you do what you do?
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Be sure to apply what you have learned.
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. – James 1:22, King James Version (KJV) A decision is worthless unless it is followed by consistent action. Just ask the millions of people around the world who sincerely committed to New Years resolutions earlier this year, only to fail… Continue reading Be sure to apply what you have learned.
Wallow in the luxury of God’s peace.
Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass. – Psalm 37:5, Amplified Bible (AMP) In Psalm 37:5, “commit” is the Greek word “galal,” which means: to roll (literally or… Continue reading Wallow in the luxury of God’s peace.
Are you burning incense to the brazen serpent?
He removed the high places, broke the images, cut down the Asherim, and broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until then the Israelites had burned incense to it; but he called it Nehushtan [a bronze trifle]. – 2 Kings 18:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) In 2 Kings 18, King Hezekiah instituted… Continue reading Are you burning incense to the brazen serpent?
Enjoy today!
Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him? – Ecclesiastes 3:22, KJV I admit it. I am a Star Wars junkie. When I was a teenager, I watched… Continue reading Enjoy today!
A message from America’s first president.
Uprightness and right standing with God (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) elevate a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. – Proverbs 14:34, Amplified Bible (AMP) Of all the quotes from George Washington’s Farewell Address to the people of the United States of America, few have been more cited… Continue reading A message from America’s first president.
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.
Why do I have to take math classes?
…to discriminate and distinguish between what is morally good and noble and what is evil and contrary either to divine or human law. – Hebrews 5:14b, Amplified Bible (AMP) In a recent Sunday School class, our teacher asked a very simple question: “What is the purpose of education?” Several in the class answered the question,… Continue reading Why do I have to take math classes?
BEST OF TQFG: Relying on man isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from June 3, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Because you relied on the king of Syria and not on the Lord your God… – 2 Chronicles 16:7, Amplified Bible The book of 2 Chronicles records that King Asa of Judah fought only one war in the first… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Relying on man isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
BEST OF TQFG: Haven’t talked to God in a while? Go to Him and visit.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from December 26, 2012. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. – 1 Corinthians 1:9, KJV Recently we sent our oldest daughter to a Summer camp for a week. My younger two… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Haven’t talked to God in a while? Go to Him and visit.