Scripture & Thought Mark 4:39-40 (NLT) “When He woke up, He rebuked the wind and said to the water, Quiet down!’ Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. And He asked them, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still not have faith in Me?’” Luke 8:25 (NLT) “And they were […]
We should never allow ourselves to pass up an opportunity to be used of God. Many times we feel an urging to do something specific that God lays on our hearts, but because we don’t feel comfortable or think that we are ill-equipped we allow that urging to slowly fade away. What we must realize […]
Scripture & Thought 2 Corinthians 7:4 “I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.” Joy is one of the distinctive marks of those who are “in Christ” – even when in difficulties. Paul exclaimed in 2 Corinthians 7:4 – “In all our troubles my joy knows no bounds!” “Happiness” comes […]
One thing that is true about life is that it is filled with routines. Many of us do the same things day in and day out and we call it a routine, but it can also be called our habit. We all have good habits that are beneficial to our life, but many of us […]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I have a great story to share with you. It comes from Bob Goff in his book, “Love Does.” * * * * * * * I used to think being loved was the greatest thing to think about, but now I know love is never satisfied just thinking about […]
Scripture & Thought Psalm 130:5 “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.” I once heard a story about Watchman Nee and 19 men who were staying in a home with inadequate bathing facilities. So every day they would go swimming. One day Watchman saw […]
Scripture & Thought 2 Corinthians 4:9 (J.B. Phillips) We may be knocked down but we are never knocked out! Legendary coach Vince Lombardi was famous for the inspirational speeches he gave to his players prior to the beginning of games in the National Football League during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Here is one […]