As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be proud and arrogant and contemptuous of others, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches, but on God, Who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for [our] enjoyment. – 1 Timothy, 6:17, Amplified Bible (AMP) If money buys lasting joy, then why was Wayne Huizenga, Jr. miserable? According to www.IAmSecond.com:… Continue reading Would you be happy if you were rich beyond your wildest dreams?
Category: Relationships
Faithful are the wounds of a friend…
Open rebuke is better than love that is hidden. Faithful are the wounds of a friend… – Proverbs 27:5, 6a In 1 Kings 20, God used wicked King Ahab to punish the equally idolatrous King Ben-hadad of Syria. The Lord intended for Ahab to destroy Ben-hadad, but in verses 32-33 we find Ahab sparing Ben-hadad’s… Continue reading Faithful are the wounds of a friend…
BEST OF TQFG: Haven’t talked to God in a while? Go to Him and visit.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from December 26, 2012. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. – 1 Corinthians 1:9, KJV Recently we sent our oldest daughter to a Summer camp for a week. My younger two… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Haven’t talked to God in a while? Go to Him and visit.
There is an art to knowing what to say and when to say it.
The mind of the [uncompromisingly] righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. – Proverbs 15:28, Amplified Bible (AMP) When shooting a gun, the correct procedure for making a good shot is, “Ready, aim, fire!” When you aim at your target before you shoot at your target, you… Continue reading There is an art to knowing what to say and when to say it.
Be careful when you drink your vinegar.
As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who employ and send him. – Proverbs 10:26, Amplified Bible (AMP) If you’ve ever been around a campfire or a grill, you know what it is like to get smoke in your eyes. As soon as the smoke… Continue reading Be careful when you drink your vinegar.
Our parents were smarter than we once thought.
I will praise and give thanks to You with uprightness of heart when I learn [by sanctified experiences] Your righteous judgments [Your decisions against and punishments for particular lines of thought and conduct]. – Psalm 119:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) For thousands of years, young people all over the world have awakened one day to discover… Continue reading Our parents were smarter than we once thought.
Lessons from a 6-year old Yo-Yo phenom.
Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you. – Philippians 4:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) If you take the time to watch the video below, you’ll undoubtedly come to the same conclusion that… Continue reading Lessons from a 6-year old Yo-Yo phenom.
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.
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.
BEST OF TQFG: Quit keeping all of the toys to yourself. It’s time to share.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from February 23, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. – John 13:35, KJV A friend once told me about a workplace poster that made him laugh out loud. The poster… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Quit keeping all of the toys to yourself. It’s time to share.