Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]—blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. – Proverbs 29:18, Amplified Bible (AMP) According to The Associated Press: Steve Green’s faith led him to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he’s… Continue reading Are you willing to fight for Christ in the public square?
Category: Perseverance
Renounce Christ or die? What would you choose?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it… Continue reading Renounce Christ or die? What would you choose?
Lower than a snake’s belly in a wagon rut.
My heart is grievously pained… – Psalm 55:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) Psalm 55 chronicles some of the deepest sorrow that David ever experienced. Filled with words like “distraught, “oppression,” “pain,” “terror,” “horror,” and “trembling,” David exquisitely described what it is like to suffer severe distress – not only of circumstance, but of soul. Many commentators… Continue reading Lower than a snake’s belly in a wagon rut.
What is the source of perpetual joy?
Be happy in your faith and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually always; Be unceasing in prayer praying perseveringly; Thank God in everything no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks, for this is the will of God for you who are in Christ Jesus the Revealer and Mediator of that will.… Continue reading What is the source of perpetual joy?
It’s just another day in the jungle.
The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor. – Proverbs 12:24, Amplified Bible, (AMP) Last night I had the privilege of watching the elementary students at our Christian school perform the play, Patch the Pirate Goes to the Jungle. Each Patch the Pirate adventure is a journey… Continue reading It’s just another day in the jungle.
There’s nothing like changing your feathers on a regular basis.
Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle’s [strong, overcoming, soaring]! – Psalm 103:5, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Bible is filled with wonderful word pictures. According to the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee of Arizona: “Plumage” refers both… Continue reading There’s nothing like changing your feathers on a regular basis.
That tragedy could be your diamond in the rough.
For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. – Matthew 12:40, King James Version (KJV) Imagine that you are 36 years old. One day you’re healthy, working hard, and playing hard. The… Continue reading That tragedy could be your diamond in the rough.
The trappings of a “Doubting Thomas.”
Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. – John 11:16, Amplified Bible (AMP) When I was younger, I had a lot of faith in my own strength. It didn’t matter what challenge was before me, I knew that with my own… Continue reading The trappings of a “Doubting Thomas.”
Is it wrong to pursue riches for personal comfort?
I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened circumstances, and I know also how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance… – Philippians 4:12, Amplified Bible (AMP) In a recent conversation, the following question came up: Is it wrong to pursue riches to use for God’s glory AS WELL AS to use… Continue reading Is it wrong to pursue riches for personal comfort?
BEST OF TQFG: Bloom where you are planted.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from January 28, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. – Ecclesiastes 9:10 (KJV) In his book Up the… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Bloom where you are planted.