Thoughts By Men

2023-09-10

This Little Light

Heavenly Father, We thank you for Jesus who came as the light that we may have the 'Light of life' and that we can let Him shine through us, giving light to this dark world. In Jesus name, amen."

2023-09-09

Long Lists of Stinky Trash

Life has a way of unloading its rubbish on us. Your boss expects too much. Your kids whine too much. Trash. Load after load of anger;

2023-09-08

Our Interests and God’s Will

How often do we look to our own interest? How often do we look to the best interest of our family, of our church? Is it possible that our interest may not be in the best interest of others, because it may not be in God’s will?

2023-09-07

Grace to You

When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.” Psalm 27:8 (NKJV)

2023-09-06

What is that in Your Hand?

What's in your hand? What have you been leaning on all these years? Is it a natural ability? Is it a drug? Is it something you're good at? Is it your reputation (or lack of one)?

2023-09-05

Secret of Contentment

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Philippians 4:12

2023-09-04

Always Show Up

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7

2023-09-03

How to Seek the Lord

My advice: Get into it! The deep things of God don’t just drop into our brains; they are placed there through diligent study.

2023-09-02

Christ in Me

“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine.” 2 Corinthians 13:5 What a difference it would make if we could take time every morning to focus on the thought. Christ is in me.

2023-09-01

No Limit to His Love

When asked to describe the width of his love, he stretched one hand to the right and the other to the left and had them nailed in that position so you would know he died loving you.

2023-08-31

Win the Argument Yet Lose

There are times when one thinks they’ve won an argument but still wind up the loser in the end. The loss comes from not watching the tongue.

2023-08-30

The Easy Yoke

When I was young I thought a godly life meant avoiding things that others in town enjoyed freely. I was on the outside looking in as my youthful peers spoke of their first cigarette, drink, and engagements with girls. Their lives seemed carefree, and mine a burden.

2023-08-29

Choices

“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good

2023-08-28

Let Us Bow Down

Worship is more than our heart, soul, and words offered to God. It's our posture. When we understand the grace he has given us to be called his children, what else can we do but bow down.

2023-08-27

Handling the Tough Times

How do you handle your tough times? When you are tired of trying, tired of forgiving, tired of hard weeks or hard-headed people—how do you manage your dark days?

2023-08-26

In Everything You Do

The "Golden Rule" is so straightforward, isn't it? Sometimes we make things, especially religious things, far too complicated and complex.

2023-08-25

Unshakable

Man needs nothing so much as he needs something to bring life together into total meaning.—E. Stanley Jones

2023-08-24

What’s Holding You Back?

What's holding you back from being an active witness?

2023-08-23

Caught Blue-Handed

Have you met people who refuse to deal with sin in their life, who cross their arms and huff “I’ve done nothing wrong!”?

2023-08-22

Little Sins

Little sins do mischief to the tender heart. . A great sin cannot destroy a Christian, but a little sin can make him or her miserable.

2023-08-20

The Message of Grace

The message of God is the message of grace. Grace that is entirely God’s. God loving. God offering.

2023-08-19

What Do You Smell Like?

I want to be the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Christ in every place… How about you?

2023-08-18

First Things First

Have you substituted busyness for seeking God, and in doing so allowed something other than God to be your first priority?

2023-08-17

God Works within Us

The Holy Spirit has more than enough power to transform lives from the inside out, but working change within is usually a slow process. Spiritual fruit takes time to grow and mature. That’s why we need patience and faith to believe He is...

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