Category Archives: Growth
Oh, how soon we forget.
The people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? – Exodus 15:24, AMP. For three days after God miraculously rescued them by parting the Red Sea, the children of Israel traveled in the wilderness of Shur. By the end
When you feel utterly alone, remember that God is with you from cradle to grave.
…you who have been borne by Me from your birth…and even to hair white with age will I carry you. – Isaiah 46:3-4, AMP There are times in life when you feel utterly alone. Perhaps everyone has indeed abandoned you. Perhaps
Are you happy with the manna God has provided for you?
While the meat was yet between their teeth, before it was consumed, the anger of the Lord was kindled against the people… – Numbers 11:33, AMP I was driving home the other day, thinking about my real estate brokerage business.
God would be glad to talk with you once you decide to give Him your undivided attention.
Be still, and know that I am God… – Psalm 46:10, KJV Have you ever been in a conversation with someone where, at the end of the conversation, you had absolutely no idea what the other person has been saying
Don’t take the bait of discontentment.
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. – Philippians 4:11, KJV There are so many lessons to be learned from Genesis 3:1-6. But I had a new one (at least for
Don’t lament the end of an era.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. – 2 Corinthians 5:17, KJV It is terribly easy to become depressed when something we love comes to an end. We mourn for the loss, and naturally
When you doubt, just ask God for reassurance. He’s happy to give it.
…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. – Hebrews 13:5, KJV My 8-year old daughter was sitting quietly next to me as the two of us – along with my father-in-law, my son, and my
God likes it when you choose not to brood.
And the patriarchs [Jacob’s sons], boiling with envy and hatred and anger, sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt; but God was with him. – Acts 7:9, Amplified Bible I was reminded of a great life lesson when speaking recently with a retired Army Colonel. During the conversation, the
Joy is a choice.
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118:24, KJV When trouble comes, it is never welcome. Trouble comes to us all, and it usually comes upon us as