And He saw also a poor widow putting in two mites (copper coins). – Luke 21:2, Amplified Bible (AMP) One person can make a difference. On February 7, 2014, 9-year-old Myles Eckert and his family entered a Cracker Barrell restaurant in Ohio. Myles was rather excited upon entering the eatery, for he had just found… Continue reading One person can make a difference.
Category: Relating to God
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.
Fill your heart with the right things, and you’ll get the right results.
So Saul died for his trespass against the Lord… – 1 Chronicles 10:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) In our house we have three fundamental rules: Tell the truth (don’t lie) Obey immediately and with the right heart-attitude (don’t disobey) Respect Mom and Dad (don’t disrespect) Over the years our children have committed trespasses of all different… Continue reading Fill your heart with the right things, and you’ll get the right results.
Defeating loneliness is as simple as taking the hand that’s offered to you.
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) When we feel utterly and totally and miserably alone, we need to remember two things: Christ knows exactly how we feel, and Christ is reaching… Continue reading Defeating loneliness is as simple as taking the hand that’s offered to you.
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?
May The Lord greet you with five sheep, 100 clusters of raisins, and 200 cakes of figs.
The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. – Psalm 121:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) Even the best of us succumb to unholy anger from time to time. In 1 Samuel 25, David sought help from a man named Nabal. Not long before seeking Nabal’s aid, David had treated several of… Continue reading May The Lord greet you with five sheep, 100 clusters of raisins, and 200 cakes of figs.
Beware of giving the wrong gift!
When one told me, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking he was bringing good news, I seized and slew him in Ziklag who expected me to give him a reward for his news. How much more—when wicked men have slain a just man in his own house on his bed—shall I not now require his blood… Continue reading Beware of giving the wrong gift!
The difference between glasses and contacts.
Show Your marvelous loving-kindness, O You Who save by Your right hand those who trust and take refuge in You from those who rise up against them. Keep and guard me as the pupil of Your eye… – Psalm 17:7, 8 Amplified Bible (AMP) I’ve worn glasses since I was 16 years old. Twice in… Continue reading The difference between glasses and contacts.
Beholding the face of righteousness.
As for me, I will continue beholding Your face in righteousness (rightness, justice, and right standing with You); I shall be fully satisfied, when I awake [to find myself] beholding Your form [and having sweet communion with You]. – Psalm 17:15, Amplified Bible (AMP) Easter is upon us, and on this Good Friday our Christian… Continue reading Beholding the face of righteousness.
You might get what you want when you nag, but you may end up wishing you hadn’t.
7 And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken to the voice of the people in all they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not be King over them. 18 In that day you will cry out because of your king you have chosen for yourselves, but… Continue reading You might get what you want when you nag, but you may end up wishing you hadn’t.