Thoughts By Men

2021-01-23

The Source of Peace

Serenity is a direct result of a relationship with Jesus Christ. No outside situation can tamper with that connection—we partake of Jesus’ abundant life through His Holy Spirit.

2021-01-21

A Far Greater Gift

“I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). We need that reminder. We all need that reminder, for all of us need hope

2021-01-20

God’s Deep Love for You

“For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

2021-01-19

Sometimes the Lord Sends an Adversary

When we recognize that all of God’s Providence is filtered through love, we know how to accept and face the adversary which He sends.

2021-01-18

God’s Time

If there is anything we don't like to do, it's wait. Maybe that is why God is so interested in us learning to do it!

2021-01-17

God Works Things Out for Our Good

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

2021-01-14

Jesus, Friend of Sinner

Jesus looks past his obvious sin and, instead, sees a man who desperately needed to hear the gospel and one who would respond with tremendous remorse when confronted with the truth of his lifestyle.

2021-01-12

Imperfect Me

When we find ourselves short-tempered with those around us, Jesus wants us to look back at all the times he has been patient with us.

2021-01-07

Speaking Without Words

We can speak—With the eyes of understanding; With the ears of alertness; With the smile of delight; With the tone of kindness; With the spirit of compassion; ...

2021-01-05

God Works for the Good

You and I are enabled to calmly meet each trial as it comes. Christians can, in the spirit of true surrender, pray, "Send me what you will, my God, so long as it comes from You."

2021-01-03

Living, Listening, Loving and Laughing

My resolutions for this year are quite simple: Live, Listen, Love, Laugh. I want to ‘live’ more for the Lord, I want to ‘listen’ more to the Lord, I want to ‘love’ more in the Lord and to ‘laugh’ in the freedom of the Lord.

2020-12-28

The Secret of Being Content

Paul focused on eternal life, the love of God, and the forgiveness of sins. What he had in Christ was far greater than what he didn’t have in life!

2020-12-27

Being in God’s Thoughts

In all our wanderings the watchful glance of the Eternal Watcher is always fixed on us, and we never roam beyond the Shepherd’s eye.

2020-12-26

God, the One and Only

Jesus is God's greatest message. He not only proclaims and declares God's love, mercy, and grace, he has made it known. Only Jesus can display God to us fully, for he is one with the Father.

2020-12-17

Using God’s Kindness

How has God shown you kindness, and how can you through everyday actions show kindness to others?

2020-12-13

Praise

I did a Bible word search for the word "Praise" and it appears 296 times in the New International version of the Bible. I read through all 296 of them this morning. All but a six are in reference to praising God. It was a good exercise. By the time I finished - all I wanted to do was praise the Lord. There was no reference to man praising man. It actually speaks against it.

2020-12-11

You Can Have Joy

Joy is true contentment that comes from internal factors like our faith in the Lord. True joy is everlasting and not dependent upon circumstances.

2020-12-10

Jesus, from Everlasting to Everlasting

Question: What does the fact that Jesus has always existed and will always exist mean for you and me?

2020-12-08

A New Heart

God reminds us to turn away from our own self-seeking ways. He calls us to turn to him with a willingness to obey his will. If we refuse, we must know that we are walking the road that leads to death.

2020-12-07

Waiting Patiently

Thought: I'm not good at waiting. But, my hope in the Lord gives me patience that is beyond my human tendency.

2020-12-06

One More Reason to Praise

s children of God, we have the ability to obey God’s laws if we are filled continually with the Holy Spirit and refuse to obey the old evil nature within us. Question: Thinking back to what’s happened in your life today (or yesterday if you’re reading this early in the morning!) what can you give God praise for?

2020-12-04

Lessons from Odd Places: Ingredients

Today think of ways you could add kindness to the fabric of your relationships. Maybe it is an expression of appreciation through a simple thank you. Maybe it’s a helping hand.

2020-12-03

God Honors Our Commitment to Him

Although we don't know all that God could do in our lives if we'd radically commit ourselves to Him, the thought of missing out on His plans should be enough to motivate us to obey.

2020-11-30

Where Grace Abounds?

If a recently released Christian prisoner came to your church, would he feel welcome? Would you welcome him?

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