Month: August 2021

It would seem that mundane tasks waste time needed in the pursuit of our calling; but God is looking for faithfulness, no matter the circumstances. From God’s perspective, perseverance is the hallmark of faithfulness. Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man...

In 1988, Bobby McFerrin wrote a hit song “Don’t worry, Be happy!” that sold over 1 million copies; But the Word of God revealed long before: trusting in Him is the key to conquering worry and receiving true happiness. Matthew 6:27 Which of you by taking thought can add...

The fruit of the spirit can only be received through an intimate relationship with the Lord. Want peace? Please God. Want to please God? Do His Word Want to do His Word? Prioritize Him. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness,...

Love is not about how you feel; it’s about what you do. It’s about doing for others what was done for you: looking beyond the present and realizing potential. Love is true courage – seeing the best in others and acting on it. 1John 3:18 My little children, let...

The only way to gracefully age, is to age with grace. Age removes behavioral filters and what has been developed inside ultimately is revealed for all to see. I have witnessed aged relatives lose their ability to maintain a certain level of respectability; as they aged, their propensity for...

Inside decisions form moral character; Moral character shapes outside behavior; Outside behavior reveals the man. Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he… Matthew 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out...

Be sure to hear carefully, then do it. Proverbs 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. Strong’s Definition: Hear: A primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience) Ancient Hebrew Lexicon of the BibleHear : Report :Obedience: A careful...

Don’t try to be someone you are not. God created every person to fulfill a specific purpose and gives them the grace to do it. If your journey is not light and easy, you may be on the wrong path. Desire His will for your life by choosing obedience;...

The road to hell is paved with deception; heaven, diligence. 1Corinthians 6:9-10 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor...

Proverbs 15:4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. Can be understood as: “Healing speech is the strength of life; but viscious talk is the very destruction of it.” Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of...