Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. – Proverbs 22:29, King James Version (KJV) According to Forbes.com: Michael Jordan has been out of the NBA as a player since his retirement from the Washington Wizards in 2003. Yet by at least one measure, it… Continue reading That’s a lot of shoes!
Category: Victorious Living
Blind justice.
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. – Proverbs 24:10, KJV Philippians 2:13 teaches us that the will and the power to live the victorious Christian life doesn’t come from us; it comes from God. However, the choice to access God’s power so that we can persevere is ours. If we… Continue reading Blind justice.
Sticks and stones…
Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour; I am the Lord. – Leviticus 19:16, KJV We’ve all heard it before: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That’s a great saying, but the problem… Continue reading Sticks and stones…
BEST OF TQFG: When you’re hungry, God doesn’t recommend eating the wind.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from December 15, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Ephraim herds and feeds on the wind… – Hosea 12:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) I have a cat named Toby. Toby is a lot of fun to be around, but there is one thing he does that is absolutely… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: When you’re hungry, God doesn’t recommend eating the wind.
Are you like the teenage boy in India?
In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. – John 1:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) Evangelist Mike Washer of National Hoops Ministries had just returned from a long trip to Asia when he spoke to our church. During his talk, he told… Continue reading Are you like the teenage boy in India?
Peace on Earth, good will toward men – Round 2
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. – Luke 2:14, KJV Today, Christmas Day 2014, theaters across America will debut the movie Unbroken. The film follows the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic Athlete, World War 2 prisoner of war, and Christian evangelist who died earlier this year… Continue reading Peace on Earth, good will toward men – Round 2
How’s that gluttony coming?
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. – 1 Corinthians 9:25, KJV In Matthew 6:20, Christ admonished us to lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven. One such treasure is the incorruptible crown, which He awards for those… Continue reading How’s that gluttony coming?
BEST OF TQFG: Here’s the key to impacting the culture around you.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from May 28, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Because this was in your heart and you have not asked for riches… – 2 Chronicles 1:11, Amplified Bible We often lament the horrid spiritual state of our culture, and rightly so; it is horrid. One of the reasons… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Here’s the key to impacting the culture around you.
Mansion or shack?
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… – Matthew 6:20, KJV A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in… Continue reading Mansion or shack?
A hard day’s work fulfills the two Great Commandments?
And let our own [people really] learn to apply themselves to good deeds (to honest labor and honorable employment), so that they may be able to meet necessary demands whenever the occasion may require and not be living idle and uncultivated and unfruitful lives. – Titus 3:14, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Bible is filled with verses that teach against idleness.… Continue reading A hard day’s work fulfills the two Great Commandments?