We hope you enjoy this re-post from February 26, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team And He replied to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind (intellect). – Matthew 22:37, Amplified Bible I grew up in the public school… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: To believe in God is the intelligent thing to do.
Category: Sanctification
Ridiculing Christians is nothing new.
When Jehu came out to the servants of his master, one said to him, Is all well? Why did this mad fellow come to you?… – 2 Kings 9:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) As wise Solomon once wrote, “There is nothing new under the sun.” For example, there are few weapons more precious to the opponents… Continue reading Ridiculing Christians is nothing new.
Why do I have to take math classes?
…to discriminate and distinguish between what is morally good and noble and what is evil and contrary either to divine or human law. – Hebrews 5:14b, Amplified Bible (AMP) In a recent Sunday School class, our teacher asked a very simple question: “What is the purpose of education?” Several in the class answered the question,… Continue reading Why do I have to take math classes?
Stay within the lines; the lines are our friends.
Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and set you on a firm foundation and guard you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Amplified Bible (AMP) Charleston, SC is a beautiful city. Nestled along the Atlantic Ocean, Charleston is home to breathtaking nature scenes and handsome man-made landmarks. One of… Continue reading Stay within the lines; the lines are our friends.
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.
Sometimes, you’ve just got to hide under your apron.
And in the morning, long before daylight, He got up and went out to a deserted place, and there He prayed. – Mark 1:35, Amplified Bible (AMP) Life can be extremely busy, but I cannot imagine how busy it would be as a parent of 19 children. As reported on www.joniandfriends.org: Susanna Wesley, born in… Continue reading Sometimes, you’ve just got to hide under your apron.
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.
Don’t be a spiritual litter bug.
16 But to the wicked, God says: What right have you to recite My statutes or take My covenant or pledge on your lips, 17 Seeing that you hate instruction and correction and cast My words behind you [discarding them]? – Psalm 50:16-17, Amplified Bible (AMP) I don’t like “litterbugs.” I hate it when people throw trash out of their cars,… Continue reading Don’t be a spiritual litter bug.
Would you like to be like this guy?
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings… – Psalm 112:7, Amplified Bible (AMP) How would you like other people to observe your life and say the following things about you? You are: Happy Fortunate Prosperous Spiritually healthy and content Recognized and remembered by others for being righteous, compassionate, and generous Brave in the midst… Continue reading Would you like to be like this guy?