Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Amplified Bible (AMP) I don’t care how naturally optimistic we are, there will be… Continue reading When the fatigue of life sets in…
According to your ability…
To one he gave five talents [probably about $5,000], to another two, to another one—to each in proportion to his own personal ability. Then he departed and left the country. – Matthew 25:15, Amplified Bible (AMP) God knows what abilities we have, for He is the one who gave them to us. At different stages… Continue reading According to your ability…
BEST OF TQFG: Why do you love God?
We hope you enjoy this re-post April 25, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Oh, let him take it all… – 2 Samuel 19:30, Amplified Bible The story of David’s kindness to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 is a wonderful representation of God’s grace to the lost sinner. Many Christians are familiar with… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Why do you love God?
Oh, to be like a seed!
I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains [just one grain; it never becomes more but lives] by itself alone. But if it dies, it produces many others and yields a rich harvest. – John 12:24, Amplified Bible (AMP) From Wikipedia: Maud… Continue reading Oh, to be like a seed!
BEST OF TQFG: God likes it when you snuggle up to Him.
We hope you enjoy this re-post March 26, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team One of His disciples, whom Jesus loved [whom He esteemed and delighted in], was reclining [next to Him] on Jesus’ bosom. – John 13:23, Amplified Bible There are few things more precious to parents than to have their children… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: God likes it when you snuggle up to Him.
How would you ever know?
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. – Ephesians 2:8-9, King James Version (KJV) There are SO many people, even in churches, that believe going to Heaven is dependent on how good they are. “I… Continue reading How would you ever know?
Time to call in roadside assistance.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (KJV) Our minivan broke down on the way home from a road trip this weekend. We stopped at a convenience store, located just off of the interstate about an hour from our city, for a quick stop. Everything was fine… Continue reading Time to call in roadside assistance.
The saddest part is that he didn’t have to die so soon.
And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed… – Proverbs 5:11 One of my dear brothers-in law passed away two days ago. Only in his late 50s, he was still young, and he leaves behind a wife and two teenage children. The tragedy of it all is that he… Continue reading The saddest part is that he didn’t have to die so soon.
BEST OF TQFG: Train in preparation for the day of battle.
We hope you enjoy this re-post May 31, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword…Hebrews 4:12, KJV I recently had a very entertaining and enlightening discussion with a retired Army colonel. When the conversation turned to some of his… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Train in preparation for the day of battle.
Fear of failure motivates more than desire for success.
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. – Luke 12:5, King James Version (KJV) In his book Brandwashed: Tricks Companies Use to Manipulate Our Minds and Persuade Us to Buy, Martin Lindstrom writes:… Continue reading Fear of failure motivates more than desire for success.