“May God give endurance and encouragement . . as you follow Christ.” Romans 15:5 NIV. Popularity does not replicate significance. My thoughts and comments today are about “the power of influence.” Influence is inevitable, subtly shaping what you believe, what you value, how you behave, and who you become. Through […]
“That through endurance and the encouragement we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV. Encouragers find themselves being encouraged. My thoughts and comments today are, “be encouraged.” Life can be wearing and wearying. Weariness and discouragement accumulate like emotional dust, layer upon layer until its load gradually becomes more than you […]
“We should trust not in ourselves but in God who raises the dead.” 2 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV. A breaking point may actually become your breakthrough. My thoughts and comments today are about “breaking points.” Breaking points are times when you come up empty – no further resources, no fresh ideas, […]
“Paul got up and went back into the city.” Acts 14:20 NIV. Resilient people are irresistibly joyful and ultimately successful. My thoughts and comments today are about, “resilience.” In life, it is not what happens to you that’s so damaging; it’s what happens in you. There will be people who […]
“Whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.” James 1:2 NLT The life, or faith, that never meets resistance never develops strength. My thoughts and comments today are about an “opportunity for joy.” As long as there is life, there will be times that try your […]