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.
Category: Perseverance
This is your charge from God.
Guard and keep [with the greatest care] the precious and excellently adapted [Truth] which has been entrusted [to you], by the [help of the] Holy Spirit Who makes His home in us. – 2 Timothy 1:14, Amplified Bible (AMP) The path to living the victorious Christian life is simple: keep God’s Word. Though simple, it’s never easy, for… Continue reading This is your charge from God.
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?
I want to hold your hand!
For I the Lord your God hold your right hand; I am the Lord, Who says to you, Fear not; I will help you! – Isaiah 41:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) Over the years, I’ve had many opportunities to encourage my children when they have been afraid. Although the methods of encouragement have varied depending on… Continue reading I want to hold your hand!
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.
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?
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?
What to do when it seems like God doesn’t care?
Shall I bring to the [moment of] birth and not cause to bring forth? says the Lord. Shall I Who causes to bring forth shut the womb? says your God. – Isaiah 66:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) You are sick and tired of waiting for relief to come. You are in a horrible pickle, and the… Continue reading What to do when it seems like God doesn’t care?
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.