Giving thanks honors God and values others. “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are that, “giving thanks is God’s will.” This year, our family decided to have our traditional Thanksgiving dinner outside, […]
“The Father has blessed us . . with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV. Essential spiritual practices necessitate leisure and solitude. My thoughts and comments today are about “spiritual practices.” Days can be busy and noisy, leaving you over-stimulated and weary. Everything seems rushed and everyone hurried. All […]
“Stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” Colossians 4:12 NIV. Spiritual disciplines determine spiritual potential. My thoughts and comments today are about “achieving your potential.” Your innate desire to be more than you have been is from God. You have a God-given potential to become […]
“Christ . . is your example. Follow in His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21 NLT. Personal example far outweighs impersonal instruction. My thoughts and comments today are about “being exemplary.” Maybe you have heard it said, “Do as I say, not as I do.” Such instruction doesn’t work so well in […]
“Be courteous . . that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8-9 NKJV. Common courtesy could be your entrance to very uncommon blessings. My thoughts and comments today are about “common courtesies.” We have a small plaque in our home, “Because Nice Matters!” See Colossians 3:16-17 MSG. I have […]