Tag: choice

Joy is a Choice

“I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all people.” Luke 2:10 NAS. Joy is a choice you make and a gift God gives Our five month old great granddaughter, Riley My thoughts and comments today are that “joy is a choice.” “Merry Christmas” is an […]

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Giving Thanks

“Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father.” Ephesians 5:20 NKJV. Giving thanks is a mark of character and good manners. My thoughts and comments today are about “giving thanks.” Feeling thankful is merely an emotion, coming and going at your whim; in distinction, giving thanks is a […]

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High Standards

“Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Colossians 3:17 NIV. Passionately protest mediocrity. My thoughts and comments today are about “high standards.” Standards are important to a worthwhile life. Standards provide a benchmark – a standard of excellence against which […]

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Decisions and Destiny

“Keeping your eyes on Jesus, on whom your faith depends.” Hebrews 12:2 NLT. Focus directs desire; desire decides direction; direction determines destiny. My thoughts and comments today are about “decisions and destiny.” After near mishaps, my wife, Gayle, and I agreed on a simple practice: “An automobile should never be […]

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God’s Love and Yours

“Love . . always looks for the best.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 MSG. Love looks for what others will not give the time, or care enough, to see. My thoughts and comments today are about “God’s love and yours.” I have found in life that you usually find what you are […]

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