…if I perish, I perish. – Esther 4:16, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Book of Esther represents a tremendous road map for making true decisions of faith. True decisions of faith involve acting on what we believe God would have us do while having no absolute proof – like a voice from Heaven – to confirm… Continue reading Are you ready to take the plunge?
Category: Guidance
The power of accountability.
Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together [as believers], as is the habit of some people, but admonishing (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching. – Hebrews 10:25, Amplified Bible (AMP) William R. Patterson is an international, award-winning entrepreneurship trainer, business coach, and speaker. He… Continue reading The power of accountability.
The secret to happiness.
Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. – Philippians 4:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) Discontentment is rampant in our modern culture, and it’s nothing new. Billions of… Continue reading The secret to happiness.
It’s now or never!
Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah son [grandson] of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, Whose [Spirit] was upon them. Then rose up Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel [heir to the throne of Judah] and Jeshua son of Jozadak and began to build the house… Continue reading It’s now or never!
Will they not be inspired because you never did?
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, it is not necessary for us to answer you on this point. 17 If our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 But if not, let it… Continue reading Will they not be inspired because you never did?
Dealing with regret.
A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. – Proverbs 15:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines regret as “to feel sad or sorry about something that you did or did not do.” Most people regret something that they have done, or they regret passing on an… Continue reading Dealing with regret.
Whose fault is it, really?
Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. – Jonah 1:17, KJV Anxiety. Fear. Financial trouble. Bitterness. Chronic disease. Jealousy. Addiction. Family problems. Work-related troubles. These, and many other of life’s problems, can hit us at any… Continue reading Whose fault is it, really?
Why don’t you give risk a bear hug?
Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. – Hebrews 11:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) Years ago, one of my best… Continue reading Why don’t you give risk a bear hug?
It might just be time for a dance.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; – Ephesians 5:25, King James Version (KJV) Last month I wrote about the failing health of my 91-year neighbor. He died a few days ago, and yesterday I attended his funeral. He accomplished many things in life, including serving… Continue reading It might just be time for a dance.
Are you an expert Christian?
But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out]. – Hebrews 11:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) Some years ago I was in the audience… Continue reading Are you an expert Christian?