Month: November 2010

Love As a Lifestyle

“Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 CEV “Recapture a child-like spirit that was once natural to you as a child.” My thoughts today are about “love as a lifestyle.” The Bible’s description of love is exactly the way you would want to live – “supportive, […]

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Going in Circles

“You have been wandering around . . long enough; turn.” Deuteronomy 2:3 NLT “To be meaningful, life must have direction; if it is aimless, it will be pointless.” My thoughts today are about “going in circles.” Have you ever gotten turned around until you were not sure which way you […]

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The Applause of One

“The Lord is the God of knowledge; and by Him actions are weighed.” 1 Samuel 2:3 NKJV “To God, why you do what you do is every bit as important as what you do.” My thoughts today are about “the applause of One.” As a young pastor, I read a […]

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A Little More

“Everyone who has will be given more.” Matthew 25:29 NIV “For the highest return on life, you must use what God has already given you.” My thoughts today are about “a little more.” I remember my Dad telling the story of the wealthiest, American businessman of a previous generation being […]

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Inner Strength

“Blessed is the man whose strength is in You.” Psalm 84:5 NKJV “Purposeful exertion against resistance builds strength slowly but surely.” My thoughts today are about “inner strength.” So you think you’re pretty strong? Life goes along smoothly for a while and the problems are manageable. A bit of success […]

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