Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin–; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written. – Exodus 32:32, King James Version (KJV) My wife loves to bake. She doesn’t have much free time these days, but when she does, you can rest assured she’s found a… Continue reading A key ingredient in the recipe of leadership.
Category: Love
Cherish the snow angel memories of others.
You shall rise up before the hoary head and honor the face of the old man and [reverently] fear your God. I am the Lord. – Leviticus 19:32, Amplified Bible (AMP) Today was a snow day. The roads were suspect due to the winter weather, so the wife and kids were home from school, and… Continue reading Cherish the snow angel memories of others.
Never underestimate the blessing of a lonesome toolbox.
But, on the contrary, as the Scripture says, What eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered into the heart of man, [all that] God has prepared (made and keeps ready) for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, promptly obeying Him and gratefully recognizing the benefits… Continue reading Never underestimate the blessing of a lonesome toolbox.
Don’t make the same mistake that Esau did.
Now Esau was 40 years old when he took as wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite. And they made life bitter and a grief of mind and spirit for Isaac and Rebekah [their parents-in-law]. – Genesis 26:34-35, Amplified Bible (AMP) In the race to please self, Christians often fail to… Continue reading Don’t make the same mistake that Esau did.
Decide now on how you’ll face tragedy. It’s too late to wait until it strikes.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. – Jeremiah 29:11, KJV A few short days ago, tragedy struck a family in the county where I live. A fire consumed their house, their possessions, and two precious… Continue reading Decide now on how you’ll face tragedy. It’s too late to wait until it strikes.
How ’bout them Braves!
And Pharaoh took off his [signet] ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in [official] vestments of fine linen and put a gold chain about his neck. – Genesis 41:42, Amplified Bible (AMP) It was the Fall of 1991. My roommates and I set up our television set, our… Continue reading How ’bout them Braves!
How about we play a little basketball?
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. – Luke 12:6-7, KJV A friend of mine and her son were on the way to the… Continue reading How about we play a little basketball?
When you break down in the desert, God will be there to help.
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. – Philippians 4:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) Evangelist Mike Washer and his National Hoops Ministries team were en route to El Paso, Texas when… Continue reading When you break down in the desert, God will be there to help.
Life is filled with irony – and so is God’s Word.
Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I tell their faults and convict and convince and reprove and chasten [I discipline and instruct them]… – Revelation 3:19, Amplified Bible (AMP) Life is filled with irony. Take, for example, today’s (January 6, 2014) news headline from the New York Post: Coast Guard to Save Ships Trapped in Antarctic Ice.… Continue reading Life is filled with irony – and so is God’s Word.
Don’t fall asleep at the wheel.
Rouse yourselves and keep awake… – Revelation 3:2, Amplified Bible (AMP) It is not all that hard to become disinterested in the work God has given us. Many Christians work and work and work until they become “burned out,” so they decide to take a break from the work, never to return. Others take their… Continue reading Don’t fall asleep at the wheel.