Thoughts By Men

2016-11-20

Looking Unto Jesus

When things hurt, I’ve learned I have options. Go home. Meditate on my hurts until I start imagining I’m having chest pains—or—I can keep running and watch the sun come up.

2016-11-16

Salvation by Faith and Not Works

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

2016-11-10

Let Me Hear Your Word and Obey

Father, I pray today that I see the parts of my life where I am not being obedient to your word. Lord let me repent of this today, truly want to turn from these sins, and seek only your face, and your presence.

2016-11-09

Make God Your Refuge

Make God your refuge. Let Him be the foundation on which you stand! ... For my soul trusts in You;.and in the shadow of Your wings I make my refuge.” (Psalm 57:1)

2016-11-03

Listen for Jesus

THOUGHT: Are you listening and looking for Jesus? Keep your mind tuned to Him and He will direct your path. Call on Him. As His Word says: Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3

2016-10-31

Infinite Patience

"Patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us." Romans 5:4-5

2016-10-25

Patience and Faith

23rd Psalm from a Japanese Bible. It says it all: The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush; He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity, He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals,...

2016-10-24

The Stronghold of Christ’s Likeness

The purpose of all aspects of spirituality, warfare included, is to bring us into the image of Christ. Nothing -- not worship or warfare, neither love nor deliverance -- is truly attainable if we miss the singular objective of our faith: Christlikeness.

2016-10-16

Words Count

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18 “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4

2016-10-02

Perilous Shortcuts

“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 16:25 Life is filled with options. The desire for a shortcut, a less difficult path, a more convenient option, or even a more logical road, can all be motivators.

2016-10-01

Strength out of Weakness

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" 2 Corinthians 12:9

2016-09-20

Answers in Times of Great Disaster

“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to

2016-09-18

Pray!

When a believing person prays—great things happen! If you want to deepen your prayer life—pray!

2016-09-05

Truly Worthy

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11

2016-09-02

I Dared to Ask

“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made me great.” 2 Samuel 22:36

2016-08-23

Christ In You

Paul said, "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20). The apostle sensed within himself not just the philosophy, ideals, or influence of Christ but the person of Jesus. Christ moved in. He still does.

2016-08-12

Wherever He May Go

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of following You. Teach me obedience. May Your Holy Spirit teach me how to walk in Your footprints.

2016-08-10

Satisfaction Guaranteed

“And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong...Isaiah 58:11

2016-08-04

Guiltless in God’s Eyes

I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. We are today accepted by God, freed from the guilt of sin.

2016-08-03

A Heart at Peace

“The wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please.” James 3:17

2016-07-26

Your Grace

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” Matthew 6:27

2016-07-25

An Identity that Cannot be Stolen

#DailyDevotional - AN IDENTITY THAT CANNOT BE STOLEN "...I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand." John 10:27-29

2016-07-21

Fear and Faith

Great acts of faith are seldom born out of a calm calculation.

2016-07-17

Stumbling Toward a Meshach Moment

#Devotional Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego told King Nebuchadnezzar they would not worship him like a god.

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