Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. – Psalm 16:11, KJV Take a quick look at the following video: As the video proves, our human senses can be tricked into thinking that a lie is the truth and… Continue reading Be sure you are looking at the right set of arrows.
Category: Focus
If you aim at nothing, you’ll be sure to hit it every time.
Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:16, Amplified Bible (AMP) If you were to create a company, club, or organization of some kind, you’d undoubtedly craft one or more written documents to govern the organization. Not only is it required if you are… Continue reading If you aim at nothing, you’ll be sure to hit it every time.
Beholding the face of righteousness.
As for me, I will continue beholding Your face in righteousness (rightness, justice, and right standing with You); I shall be fully satisfied, when I awake [to find myself] beholding Your form [and having sweet communion with You]. – Psalm 17:15, Amplified Bible (AMP) Easter is upon us, and on this Good Friday our Christian… Continue reading Beholding the face of righteousness.
All enjoyment spontaneously overflows into praise.
Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. – Psalm 37:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) According to C. S. Lewis: * All enjoyment spontaneously overflows into praise. . . . The world rings with praise—lovers praising their mistresses, readers their favourite poet, walkers praising the countryside, players praising… Continue reading All enjoyment spontaneously overflows into praise.
BEST OF TQFG: Live excellently, one day at a time.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from December 28, 2012. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Live excellently, one day at a time.
Promises, promises. Make sure you keep yours!
When the Angel of the Lord spoke these words to all the Israelites, the people lifted up their voice and wept. – Judges 2:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) God never fails to keep His promises, but we often do. When we do, our bad choices can lead to lifetimes of consequences. In the latter part of… Continue reading Promises, promises. Make sure you keep yours!
What is really important to you?
For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth. And the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind. – Isaiah 65:17, Amplified Bible (AMP) The late Dr. Stephen Covey’s book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, has had tremendous impact on many lives. One of the seven habits Dr. Covey wrote… Continue reading What is really important to you?
Half-hearted worship = miserable Christianity.
And Moses made a serpent of bronze and put it on a pole, and if a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked to the serpent of bronze [attentively, expectantly, with a steady and absorbing gaze], he lived. – Numbers 21:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) Have you ever done anything half-cocked? If you have, then… Continue reading Half-hearted worship = miserable Christianity.
What is the fuel that drives you to strive for success?
…do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31, Amplified Bible (AMP) Would you consider yourself a driven person? If so, what drives you to succeed in what you do? Many would cite the reason, “To be the best I can be.” Although that’s a noble reason, an important follow-up question… Continue reading What is the fuel that drives you to strive for success?
Facing the lions may be the best thing you can do for others.
Then the king went to his palace and passed the night fasting… – Daniel 6:18, Amplified Bible, (AMP) The door of the lions’ den was shut, and then the wait began. The nighttime hours brought great trial and tribulation of soul, but not for Daniel, the one spending the night with the beasties. The soul… Continue reading Facing the lions may be the best thing you can do for others.