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: Victorious Living
How much money do we waste?
1 Wait and listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come, buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing]. 2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not… Continue reading How much money do we waste?
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.
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.
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?
Be sure you are looking at the right set of arrows.
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. – Psalm 16:11, KJV Take a quick look at the following video: As the video proves, our human senses can be tricked into thinking that a lie is the truth and… Continue reading Be sure you are looking at the right set of arrows.
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.