George Müller’s thoughts on meditation
‘I will delight myself in thy commandments.’ Psalm 119:47 KJV George Müller was a man of great faith. He rescued thousands of homeless children in England. Sometimes when they gathered at the table for supper there was nothing to eat, so he would pray and thank God for supernatural provision. No sooner had he said, […]
Conquering bad habits
Bad habits-‘You shall conquer them and utterly destroy them.’ Deuteronomy 7:2 NKJV American author Henry Van Dyke says, ‘As long as habit and routine dictate the pattern of living, new dimensions of the soul will not emerge.’ Habits are like machines; they consistently turn out the same product. They can’t do anything else; they’re designed […]
Feed your faith daily
‘God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.’ Romans 12:3 NKJV It’s easy to give in to negative thoughts and fears about how things will turn out based on your past experiences. As Jesus pointed out, we live in a ‘faithless’ generation (Matthew 17:17 NKJV). That means you must constantly fight the defeatist […]
How to live wisely and well-wisdom
‘Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old.’ Job 12:12 NLT An elderly lady says, ‘One benefit of living so long is sharing what I’ve learned. So make my day by letting me share three secrets that can make your life better.’ Then she offers us some great counsel: 1) ‘Time is precious; don’t […]
Walking by faith
‘For we walk by faith, not by sight.’ 2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV Jesus said: ‘I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world’ (John 16:33 MSG). Life keeps handing […]
Problem solving
‘When we are knocked down, we get up again.’ 2 Corinthians 4:9 CEV Every problem you face in life introduces you to yourself. It shows you how you think and what you’re made of. People basically respond to problems in three ways: 1) they refuse to accept them, 2) they accept them and then endure […]
Thoughts on good leadership
‘If a bugle call isn’t clear, how would you know to get ready for battle?’ 1 Corinthians 14:8 CEV Thoughts on good leadership ‘If a bugle call isn’t clear, how would you know to get ready for battle?’ 1 Corinthians 14:8 CEV No matter how great your vision is, if you’re not someone people are willing […]
Set your mind
‘Set your minds on things above.’ Colossians 3:2 NIV Setting your mind is similar to setting a thermostat; it determines the climate you live in. So, set your mind on God’s Word! Instead of trying to stop thinking wrong thoughts – which immediately brings to mind the very thoughts you’re supposed to stop thinking – fill your […]
Hearing, understanding, and receiving-listening
‘So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak.’ James 1:19 NKJV Hearing, understanding, and receiving I attended 2 services today in both instances I felt the word Listening was the key word ‘So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak.’ James 1:19 NKJV […]
Fight your fears with God’s Word
‘Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.’ Psalm 56:3 NKJV Fear and faith are both powerful forces. And the one you surrender to will control you. So here are some Scriptures to fight your fears: ‘Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord…will be with […]