Month: September 2009

Why They Call It Work

“Let him labor, working with his hands what is good.” Ephesians 4:28 NKJV “Work is a joy when what you are doing and where you are doing so partners with God.” My thoughts today are about “why they call it work.” Work is not always that enjoyable, is it? That’s […]

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A Job Well Done

“Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:21 NIV “Praise and appreciation are the fuel that drives achievement.” My thoughts today are about “a job well done.” What is any more satisfying than to be complimented for something that you have done, and done well? Hollywood, Broadway, and Nashville give […]

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Living a Lifestyle of Loving

“Love each other in the same way that I love you.” John 15:12 NLT “Sometimes people are trying to pour love out of an empty pitcher.” My thoughts today are about “living a lifestyle of loving.” I think loving is pretty natural to a person in the sense of thinking […]

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The Simple and Satisfying Life

“What do you have that God hasn’t given you?” 1 Corinthians 4:7 NLT “You serve at God’s pleasure, with God’s provision, under God’s direction.” My thoughts today are about “the simple and satisfying life” It is tempting to presume that who you are, or what you have, or what you […]

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Careful What You Say!

“Say only yes when you mean yes, and no when you mean no.” James 5:12 TEV “Long after spoken, words may linger in a person’s heart or in their life, for good or bad.” My thoughts today are: “careful what you say!” It has been said with understated oversimplification, “words […]

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