And the Lord said to Moses, How long will this people provoke (spurn, despise) Me? And how long will it be before they believe Me [trusting in, relying on, clinging to Me], for all the signs which I have performed among them? – Numbers 14:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) We had a family outing recently that… Continue reading Be careful not to throw hot coals into the woods.
He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man.
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. – Proverbs 21:17, KJV Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines “gluttony” as “excess in eating or drinking.” Most people familiar with the term “gluttony” are aware of this definition. But, many people familiar with the term “gluttony” are… Continue reading He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man.
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.
Good health comes from this.
A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are the life and health of the body, but envy, jealousy, and wrath are like rottenness of the bones. – Proverbs 14:30, Amplified Bible (AMP) Every now and then, various news outlets run stories on senior citizens who’ve made it to the 100-year-old mark. During every such story… Continue reading Good health comes from this.
Be careful when you drink your vinegar.
As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who employ and send him. – Proverbs 10:26, Amplified Bible (AMP) If you’ve ever been around a campfire or a grill, you know what it is like to get smoke in your eyes. As soon as the smoke… Continue reading Be careful when you drink your vinegar.
BEST OF TQFG: When God’s advice and man’s advice conflict, go with what God says.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from January 31, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team To reveal (unveil, disclose) His Son within me so that I might proclaim Him among the Gentiles (the non-Jewish world) as the glad tidings (Gospel), immediately I did not confer with flesh and blood [did not consult or… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: When God’s advice and man’s advice conflict, go with what God says.
The sweet promise of Proverbs 3.
When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yes, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet. – Proverbs 3:24, Amplified Bible (AMP) In a world filled with things to fear, every Christian has the chance to escape the anxieties and terrors of life by doing the one thing that Proverbs 3:21-26… Continue reading The sweet promise of Proverbs 3.
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.
Ever tried painting with your teeth?
Before I formed you in the womb I knew [and] approved of you [as My chosen instrument], and before you were born I separated and set you apart, consecrating you; [and] I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. – Jeremiah 1:5, Amplified Bible (AMP) The following is from www.joniandfriends.org Joni Eareckson Tada, the… Continue reading Ever tried painting with your teeth?
One person CAN make a difference.
It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law. – Psalm 119:126, KJV There will be times in your life when you will look at the world around you, and you will remark to yourself, “This world is so messed up, and there is nothing I can do about… Continue reading One person CAN make a difference.