Thoughts By Men

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?

2020-11-29

Growing Through Our Adversity

What would happen if you approached a fork in the road and found two signs—one reading “Road of Comfort” and the other, “Road of Adversity”?

2020-11-28

God is a Redeemer

God is a Redeemer;He bought us with a great price,He rescues and breaks the chains of bondage,He finds us and brings us home.God is a Restorer;He returns what was destroyed andreplaces what was stolen.

2020-11-25

What’s On Your Mind?

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,

2020-11-24

Pray, Watch and Give Thanks

Paul focuses on three words that should sum up the Christian’s everyday life. They are “pray, watch and thankful.”

2020-11-22

Who Do You Say I Am?

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You

2020-11-21

Blessed are the Humble

As commonly interpreted, the word “blessed” means “happy” You and I are assured of happiness when we are making conscious strides toward humility. All of this becomes possible as we yield to God’s indwelling Holy Spirit.

2020-11-16

Jonah Just Doesn’t Get it

Jonah was so caught up in his own self-righteousness that, in the end, all he could care about was himself and a stupid plant. Meanwhile, God was having compassion for a hundred and twenty thousand people who were trapped in their own ignorance, along with many animals, which God cared about, too.

2020-11-15

Talk the Walk

Is it possible to tame our tongue?Only with God’s help. Practically, think before speaking. Choose and use words wisely – intentionally avoiding gossip, soul-searing slander

2020-11-13

Limited

God reminds us through the storms and trials in our lives that we cannot fix everything to our liking.

2020-11-10

Words

“You are a good boy.” in my mind, I thought, “Really, am I really good?” You see, no one had ever described me in this way.

2020-11-09

A Prayer for the Nearness of God

Gracious Father, I thank you that there are no limits to when you will come to us. You still come near, every day, when we come and behold you. Help me to focus the eyes of my heart on you today and take your presence with me wherever I go. In Jesus’ name, amen.

2020-11-08

Suffering Alone

At some point, we all experience heartache. But one thing is certain: Jesus will be standing by our side to strengthen and deliver us in our time of need.

2020-11-05

7 Good Things to Know about Hard Times

7 Good Things to Know about Hard Times. Comments and verses to focus on during hard times.

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