But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. – Luke 12:5, King James Version (KJV) In his book Brandwashed: Tricks Companies Use to Manipulate Our Minds and Persuade Us to Buy, Martin Lindstrom writes:… Continue reading Fear of failure motivates more than desire for success.
Category: Life Stories
A lesson on prayer from Stephen King?
So I say to you, Ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you. – Luke 11:9, Amplified Bible Stephen King is one of the most successful novelists of the 20th… Continue reading A lesson on prayer from Stephen King?
A lesson from Bobby Knight.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. – Joshua 1:8, KJV Collegiate basketball coach… Continue reading A lesson from Bobby Knight.
I wanna be like Gladys.
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. – 1 Corinthians 1:27, KJV Gladys Aylward knew God had called her to be a missionary to China. The problem was that no one… Continue reading I wanna be like Gladys.
Let’s take a trip to the graveyard.
But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. – 1 Peter 3:15, Amplified Bible (AMP) Evolutionists love to cite the fossil… Continue reading Let’s take a trip to the graveyard.
Try not to sit too close to the railroad tracks.
But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. – Mark 7:27, KJV When God gives us work to do, one of the greatest impediments to getting the job done is distraction. To illustrate this, consider… Continue reading Try not to sit too close to the railroad tracks.
Mark vs. Grandma
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. – Psalm 116:7, King James Version (KJV) A fellow named Mark Little once recounted his childhood adventures on family road trips. Whenever the family had a long way to go, Mark enjoyed the trips, having the habit of resting comfortably… Continue reading Mark vs. Grandma
Is watching TV or riding a bike more fun?
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. – Proverbs 21:25-26, King James Version (KJV) According to Shawn Achor in his book, The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance… Continue reading Is watching TV or riding a bike more fun?
Bobby’s inspiring story
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you. Isaiah 43:2, Amplified Bible (AMP) Joni Eareckson Tada, the Founder and CEO of Joni and… Continue reading Bobby’s inspiring story
Whose premise (foundational assumption) are you working from?
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? – Psalm 11:3, King James Version (KJV) In his video The Authority of God’s Word (See 50 min 20 sec) in, Answers in Genesis founder Ken Ham pointed out that Christians often make a fatal error when debating non believers about the Bible. The fatal… Continue reading Whose premise (foundational assumption) are you working from?