“Under pressure . . your faith . . shows.” James 1:3 The Message “Pressure, rightly responded to with grace and faith, produces valuable, spiritual qualities.” My thoughts today are about “pressures.” Pressure of one sort or another seems an unavoidable part of everyday life – whether financial, relational, occupational, emotional, […]
“Joseph . . looked . . and saw that they were sad.” Genesis 40:6 NKJV “A clear conscience makes a clear countenance, a troubled soul a clouded one.” My thoughts today are about the “countenance.” Your countenance is far more than just your physical appearance. Ever notice how something as […]
“A man must be content to receive the gift . . given him from Heaven.” John 3:27 The Amplified “The path to your greatest success is found in doing God’s will.” My thoughts today are about “your gifting.” A lot of people are less successful than they could have been […]
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52 NIV. “Favor is an unexplained disposition and unexpected investment in your well-being by others.” My thoughts today are about “favor with God and man.” Everyday life is a lot easier when you live in […]
“If you are displeased, I will go back.” Numbers 22:34 NIV “Unfinished business with others can become unfinished business with God.” My thoughts today are about “unfinished business.” Not many people, if any, get everything right on their first try. Life is about recognizing when you are free to move […]