Tag: obedience

Listening Is More Than Hearing

Attentive listening prompts obedience   “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourself.” James 1:22 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are that, “Listening is more than hearing.” My Dad expected obedience. With him, obedience was the norm. If I did not respond accordingly, he would kindly […]

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Finishing Strong

Anyone can start. Only the determined finish. ”I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “Finishing Strong.” Life is a marathon, not a sprint – a competitive race, not a casual […]

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Plans and Steps

LIFE IS BEST WHEN GOD IS FIRST. “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9 NLT My thoughts and comments today are about, “Plans and Steps.” A life that is lived without a plan does not work very well, and a plan that is not […]

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The Law of Return

Life is reciprocal. “He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 NIV.  My thoughts and comments today are about, “the law of return.” Life is not random, even though it occasionally appears to be. Life is reciprocal. It is important that you understand, “The Law of Return.” The […]

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Being Extraordinary

Extraordinary is all about who God is rather than who you are. “We are more than conquerors through Him Who loved us.” Romans 8:37 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are about “being extraordinary.” Whether it’s a sports competition or a friendly, family game at the kitchen table, it feels good […]

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