How to handle disappointment
‘The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.’ Proverbs 24:16 NLT For the next few days, let’s look at five different types of disappointment. Disappointment in yourself. This is the most debilitating kind of disappointment because it can put you into a downward spiral that’s hard to recover from. Peter experienced it. He […]
Be ‘wise’ with your money
‘There is desirable treasure…in the dwelling of the wise.’ Proverbs 21:20 NKJV Be wise with money God’s Word says you’re to do two things with your money. 1) Sow some. The Bible says, ‘Whoever sows generously will also reap generously’ (2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV). You say, ‘But things are a bit tight for me right now.’ Don’t […]
Thoughts about the Bible
‘God will bless you in everything you do, if you listen and obey.’ James 1:25 CEV Your life must be governed by the Word of God, not your impulses, or your thoughts, or the opinions of those around you. The Bible is not God’s attempt to offer you interesting insights or good advice for your […]
Thoughts about the Bible-Your word is settled in heaven
Your word is settled in heaven.’ Psalm 119:89 NKJV God’s Word must be a ‘settled’ issue in your life. Heaven is the Supreme Court; when it rules on a matter, it’s settled. Now, since God’s Word is a settled issue in heaven, the question is, ‘Is it a settled issue in your life?’ Jesus said, ‘Heaven […]
Thoughts about the Bible-The Word
‘You received the word.’ 1 Thessalonians 2:13 NKJV ‘When you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God’ (v. 13 NKJV). Here are four things you must believe about your Bible: 1) It is life changing. In the parable of […]
Prayer thoughts
‘Be still, and know that I am God.’ Psalm 46:10 NIV Prayer is great communication Give God your whispering thoughts. Throughout the centuries, Christians have learned the value of brief sentence prayers. These are prayers that can be whispered anywhere, in any setting. Frank Laubach sought unbroken communion with God by asking Him questions. Every two […]
When life seems too hard
‘Is anything too hard for [me]?’ Genesis 18:14 NKJV Much of our stress is brought on by our need to know everything ahead of time – to be in control. Even after we pray and supposedly turn the problem over to God, we live by the philosophy ‘hope for the best and plan for the […]
Are you coming up empty-Jesus fills
‘That night they caught nothing.’ John 21:3 NKJV-Jesus changed their lives When Jesus first called His disciples, He told them, ‘I will make you fishers of men’ (Matthew 4:19 KJV). Yet after hearing Him promise to rise from the dead and actually seeing Him alive, they went back to what they were doing before they […]
You are commanded to love
‘Love one another as I have loved you.’ John 15:12 NKJV Picture in your mind the person you find hardest to love. How can you learn to love this kind of person? First, before you can love them, you must feel and understand how deeply God loves you. Paul writes: ‘I pray that Christ will […]
You are commanded to love
‘Walk in love.’Ephesians 5:2 NKJV The Greeks used four words to distinguish different types of love: 1) Storge, which means natural affection; 2) Eros, which means sexual attraction; 3) Philia, which means emotional affection or friendship; 4) Agape, which means unconditional giving, sacrificial love. When the Bible tells of God’s love for us and the type of love we are to have for […]