And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. – Mark 2:14, KJV I am simultaneously amazed and ashamed each time I read a passage like Mark 2:14. Whether it’s Levi leaving his cushy job to… Continue reading Do you just get up and go?
Category: Humility
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.
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.
You can’t always get what you want.
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) I remember clearly the first time I encountered the phrase, “You can’t always… Continue reading You can’t always get what you want.
God doesn’t like hypocrites either.
Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their hearts and put the stumbling block of their iniquity and guilt before their faces; should I permit Myself to be inquired of at all by them? – Ezekiel 14:3, Amplified Bible (AMP) Answers in Genesis commissioned a study that was published in 2011… Continue reading God doesn’t like hypocrites either.
BEST OF TQFG: God would like you to stare at a metal plate for over a year.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from November 18, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team For I have laid upon you the years of their iniquity, according to the number of the days, 390 days [representing 390 years]; so you shall bear the iniquity of the house of Israel. – Ezekiel 4:5, Amplified… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: God would like you to stare at a metal plate for over a year.
BEST OF TQFG: (Ant University: Part 4) If you go it alone, don’t expect to get very far.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from January 4, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me. Numbers 11:14, KJV According to Wikipedia, “Complex nests are built by many ants…Weaver ant (Oecophylla spp.) workers build nests in trees… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: (Ant University: Part 4) If you go it alone, don’t expect to get very far.
Let’s get personal.
But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and knows Me… – Jeremiah 9:24a, Amplified Bible (AMP) People take pride in a variety of things. Some take pride in their wisdom. Others take pride in their skills. Still others glory in their physical strength or in their wealth. In the day of… Continue reading Let’s get personal.
Why do you do what you do?
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?
It’ll never happen to me.
And you said, I shall be the mistress forever… – Isaiah 47:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) According to The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch.com: Amy Wilson, 46, could easily have been voted the least likely person to get into trouble. But the Noblesville, Ind. resident spent two years at the Rockville Correctional Facility in Indiana after embezzling… Continue reading It’ll never happen to me.