“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 NKJV. Thoughts without discipline and direction produce regrets unforeseen. My thoughts and comments today are about “thoughts and destinations.” Your mind is a powerful force. Thoughts are the origin of attitudes, desires, beliefs, and behavior. The […]
“God’s discipline is always right and good for us.” Hebrews 12:11 NLT. A lack of discipline results in a comparable lack of accomplishment. My thoughts and comments today are about, “disciplines of the Spirit.” I still have much to learn, but I am grateful for the discipline I received from […]
“I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” Luke 2:10 NKJV. Joy releases rejoicing, and rejoicing increases joy. My thoughts and comments today are about “joy and rejoicing.” For many years, our congregational welcome of the Christmas season has been with exuberant joy, expressing […]
“That you may be filled with all of the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19 NKJV A life void of internal strength succumbs to surrounding pressures. My thoughts and comments today are about “empty lives.” In High School, I learned a simple principle of physics; “Nature abhors a vacuum.” To demonstrate, […]
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 NKJV “Liberty is your right in Jesus Christ; loving and serving one another is your responsibility.” My thoughts today are about “rights and restraints.” Freedom unrestrained by concern for others’ best is not freedom at all; freedom […]