Members only Christianity God’s Truth Guides Us In Life 💡“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105 NIV) If you are human, you spend a lot of time predicting what will make you happy in the future. For some, it is a family vacation, and for others, it may be paying
Members only Christianity It Is Wise To Request A Divine Assessment Of Your Heart 💡“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” (Psalm 139:23 NIV) Life is complicated for all of us. Sometimes life disappoints us and breaks our hearts. We cannot always put our fingers on the exact spot where our hearts are broken, but we
We Are Back From Africa! After wrestling with jet and time lag for the past few days, I have the energy to report that Dr. Johann Schonken and I are back in the U.S. of A. after our outreaches in Africa. (Smile) My brother had a more extensive trip than mine, but I joined
Members only Christianity God’s Wisdom Refreshes Your Soul And Brightens Your Eyes 💡“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” (Psalm 19:7-8 NIV) Some
Members only Christianity It Is Wise To Ask God For Directions Each Day 💡“Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” (Psalm 143:8 NIV) In our modern lives, we are compelled to be organized to ensure we get everything done on time and efficiently. We
Members only Christianity The Wise Person Understands Ultimate Accountability Before God 💡“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. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare
It Is Wise To Use God’s Word As A Foundation For Your Life 💡“These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid
Members only Allow God’s Word to Dwell With You 💡“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” (Colossians 3:16 NIV) As much as I love having visitors stay with us as
Members only Wise People Stay Loyal And Kind 💡“Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.” (Proverbs 3:3-4 NIV) What a statement that is! Never is a
Members only Christianity God’s Word Brings Healing 💡“He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death.” (Psalm 107:20 NLT) One of the most profitable sectors in the world economy is the healthcare industry. Why? Because we all will get sick eventually. We always need to see a doctor (annual check-ups)
Members only Daily Christian God’s Word Shows Us What Is Good "It is not that hard to know what is good and bad for us in life. The wise person acts justly, loves kindness, and walks humbly with God daily! God’s Word shows us and serves as our moral compass, regardless of where the journey may take us."
Members only God’s Word Cannot Be Ignored 💡“So then, if we do not do the good we know we should do, we are guilty of sin.” (James 4:17 GNT) The wise person understands that knowledge provides power to an individual and that knowledge’s power comes with an array of attendant responsibilities. We don’t hold
Members only Featured The Words Of The Wise Bring Healing The wise person recognizes that words shape us and mold us. The phrase “I love you” sent from the right person can evoke an incredibly positive emotional response in us. “I hate you” can likewise evoke a highly negative emotional response.
Members only Daily Christian Why Is Wisdom So Important? It has been said that wisdom discerns the difference between things and people. Most of us would agree that there is a difference between a wise person and a fool. With today’s fast internet access, it is easy to see people acting like fools. Type in a few search
Members only Wisdom Ask God To Teach You His Paths. 💡“No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is
Members only Christianity Live In Peace And Harmony With Others 💡Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. – 2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT Paul closed his letter to the Corinthians with those
Members only Christianity Don't Worry. Pray. Then Peace Will Follow 💡Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. – Philippians
Members only Christianity God's Children Are Peacemakers 💡God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. – Matthew 5:9 NLT In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus listed all the people who are blessed by God. Those who work for peace are in that elite group of highly-favored people. I
Members only Christianity Please God And Experience Peace With Your Enemies 💡When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them. – Proverbs 16:7 NLT We are all unique and different from others in many ways. Those differences are what make us attractive to some and irritating to others. It is challenging not to rub somebody
Members only Christianity Plan For Peace And Experience Joy 💡Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! – Proverbs 12:20 NLT Anyone can wish for more peace in their lives, but peace requires more than just a desire. To taste the delightful sweetness of peace in your day will require some intentionality on
Members only Christianity Doing Good Results In Peace 💡But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good — for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. – Romans 2:10 NLT To do good, to live right, and to go with God as opposed to going against God, bring about peaceful outcomes.
Members only Christianity There Is No Peace For The Wicked 💡‘But there is no peace for the wicked,’ says the Lord. – Isaiah 48:22 NLT We have looked in several posts at how God blesses His people with peace. I think that when people have served the Lord for a long time, they tend to forget just how bad it
