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!
Category: Joy
We NEED the bad with the good.
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him. – Ecclesiastes 7:14, Amplified Bible (AMP) As Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV) teaches us: To every thing there… Continue reading We NEED the bad with the good.
Would you be happy if you were rich beyond your wildest dreams?
As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be proud and arrogant and contemptuous of others, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches, but on God, Who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for [our] enjoyment. – 1 Timothy, 6:17, Amplified Bible (AMP) If money buys lasting joy, then why was Wayne Huizenga, Jr. miserable? According to www.IAmSecond.com:… Continue reading Would you be happy if you were rich beyond your wildest dreams?
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.
What does Kaka have to say about the World Cup?
The Lord has made everything [to accommodate itself and contribute] to its own end and His own purpose… – Proverbs 16:4a, Amplified Bible (AMP) From the Web site, I Am Second: He helped lead the Brazilian National Football (Soccer) team to the 2002 World Cup Championship. Over the last 12 years he has played on two more… Continue reading What does Kaka have to say about the World Cup?
Drunk, disruptive, and disrespectful.
His heart was cheered and his courage was high in the ways of the Lord… – 2 Chronicles 17:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) I was educated in the public school system. I attended middle school and high school during the 1980s, and by that time God’s ways had been under attack for decades in our culture.… Continue reading Drunk, disruptive, and disrespectful.
What kind of impact do you have on others when you walk into a room?
The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful] rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones. – Proverbs 15:30, Amplified Bible (AMP) What kind of impact do you have on others when you walk into a room? Do you find people smiling at the sight of you? Or, do… Continue reading What kind of impact do you have on others when you walk into a room?
Good health comes from this.
A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are the life and health of the body, but envy, jealousy, and wrath are like rottenness of the bones. – Proverbs 14:30, Amplified Bible (AMP) Every now and then, various news outlets run stories on senior citizens who’ve made it to the 100-year-old mark. During every such story… Continue reading Good health comes from this.
The sweet promise of Proverbs 3.
When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yes, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet. – Proverbs 3:24, Amplified Bible (AMP) In a world filled with things to fear, every Christian has the chance to escape the anxieties and terrors of life by doing the one thing that Proverbs 3:21-26… Continue reading The sweet promise of Proverbs 3.
Sometimes, you’ve just got to hide under your apron.
And in the morning, long before daylight, He got up and went out to a deserted place, and there He prayed. – Mark 1:35, Amplified Bible (AMP) Life can be extremely busy, but I cannot imagine how busy it would be as a parent of 19 children. As reported on www.joniandfriends.org: Susanna Wesley, born in… Continue reading Sometimes, you’ve just got to hide under your apron.