Inspire good character
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 What is it about a good friend that inspires good character? Perhaps it is their passion for the Lord, they have integrity that will not be compromised, maybe this friend is honorable and trust worthy, or all of these and MORE. One […]
Stand and know
For the battle is not yours, but God’s – 2 Chronicles 20:15c What an amazing place to stand in! To know that I don’t have to fret or finagle a solution to my distress. I can stand and know the HE is God, HE works ALL thing out for the good, and HE has my […]
A loaded question
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us – Hebrews 12:1c What is your motivation in life? Loaded question I know, but consider that motivation drives us through the difficult times. It is the goal set before us that we may “persevere through the race marked before us”. For it is in […]
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall – Proverbs 3:5 WARNING! WARNING! PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!! That is what I hear when I read this verse. Everyone has seen the guy trying to show off to his friends and fails miserably. It never fails when I begin to think that I am more […]
Rebuild each part
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:58 In the book of Nehemiah the Israelites rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 3 describes who […]
With a rubber chicken
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power – Ephesians 6:10 Everyman knows it pays to have the right tool for the right job. Sure you can drive a stake in the ground with a rock but wouldn’t you rather have a hammer. Trying to stand in your own strength and fight […]
The rotten part
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 I love the conviction of the Lord, It is like cutting the rotten part of out of a piece […]
Model
…but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12b I have a close friend that I look up to. He conducts himself with Honor and Respect. His faith is solid as Steel. He is passionate about loving his friends and family. He […]
So easy to tear someone down
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. – Ephesians 4:29 It only takes an hour to completely decimate a house with a bulldozer that took a month to build. It’s been […]
Where have you drawn the line?
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 How can one be misled and comprise their character? I believe one way is by what we see and what we hear. Mathew 6:22 “the Eye is the lamp of the Body. If your eyes are healthy your whole body will be […]