And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands and brought it down to us and brought us word again, and said, It is a good land which the Lord our God gives us. Yet you would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the Lord your God. – Deuteronomy… Continue reading When facing the giants, do the opposite of what the spies did.
Category: Victorious Living
Never forget to ask the Great Physician for healing.
But when Jesus heard it, He replied, Those who are strong and well (healthy) have no need of a physician, but those who are weak and sick. – Matthew 9:12, Amplified Bible (AMP) Take a moment to read the following email from a member of our church: My best friend in Kentucky sent me a… Continue reading Never forget to ask the Great Physician for healing.
When you get discouraged, how long does it take you to get back on your feet?
Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) Sometimes we strive for a goal, and when we fall short of the goal, we feel like a failure. It’s natural… Continue reading When you get discouraged, how long does it take you to get back on your feet?
Half-hearted worship = miserable Christianity.
And Moses made a serpent of bronze and put it on a pole, and if a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked to the serpent of bronze [attentively, expectantly, with a steady and absorbing gaze], he lived. – Numbers 21:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) Have you ever done anything half-cocked? If you have, then… Continue reading Half-hearted worship = miserable Christianity.
I have met my enemy, and he is too much for me.
He took off his royal robes and prophesied before Samuel and lay down stripped thus all that day and night. So they say, Is Saul also among the prophets? – 1 Samuel 19:24, Amplified Bible (AMP) For the first seven years we had children, I was a stay-at-home dad. One of those days, life was… Continue reading I have met my enemy, and he is too much for me.
There is purpose wrapped within the pain.
Declaring the end and the result from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done… – Isaiah 46:10, Amplified Bible (AMP) In September 1931, Amy Carmichael, known affectionately as Amma (mother) by the Indian children she rescued from temple prostitution, was looking at a house for rent to use as… Continue reading There is purpose wrapped within the pain.
BEST OF TQFG: Have the faith of a potato farmer.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from May 10, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team …For those who honor Me I will honor… – 1 Samuel 2:30, Amplified Bible Some years ago I heard a challenging parable of two farmers. I don’t remember where I heard it or who originated it, but… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Have the faith of a potato farmer.
What is the fuel that drives you to strive for success?
…do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31, Amplified Bible (AMP) Would you consider yourself a driven person? If so, what drives you to succeed in what you do? Many would cite the reason, “To be the best I can be.” Although that’s a noble reason, an important follow-up question… Continue reading What is the fuel that drives you to strive for success?
BEST OF TQFG: Let God clothe you with Himself.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from March 29, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team But the Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon with Himself and took possession of him… – Judges 6:34, Amplified Bible After Judges 6:34, Gideon was a man of bravery and bold action. Prior to Judges 6:34, he… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Let God clothe you with Himself.
Facing the lions may be the best thing you can do for others.
Then the king went to his palace and passed the night fasting… – Daniel 6:18, Amplified Bible, (AMP) The door of the lions’ den was shut, and then the wait began. The nighttime hours brought great trial and tribulation of soul, but not for Daniel, the one spending the night with the beasties. The soul… Continue reading Facing the lions may be the best thing you can do for others.