Living with restraint improves every area of your daily and spiritual life. “Now, Godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6 NKJV. Too many America’s families outspend their income, carrying excessive credit card debt. Though some could assign the financial dilemma to rising costs or other unexpected expenses, most […]
“The Lord disciplines those He loves.” Hebrews 12:6 NLT “Embrace discipline with assurance of God’s love and sufficient grace.” My thoughts and comments today are about “Godly discipline.” Does anyone really enjoy discipline? None of us likes to be corrected, and especially it seems when we most need to be. […]
“Train yourself to be Godly . . Godliness has value.” 1 Timothy 4:7 NIV “Godliness that is born of faith produces a lifestyle that honors God in ordinary ways.” My thoughts today are about “Godliness.” How would you describe Godliness? Many descriptions often are somewhat negative, such as: other-worldly, heavenly-minded, […]
“Everyone who competes . . goes into strict training.” 1 Corinthians 9:25 NIV “Self-discipline is absolutely essential for success, whatever your arena of endeavor.” My thoughts today are about “spiritual discipline.” In today’s verse, the Apostle Paul uses athletic competition as a metaphor for the Christian life, which he often […]
“Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled.” 1 Peter 1:13 NIV “Few are ready to give the discipline and effort demanded for success.” My thoughts today are to “prepare for success.” Everybody is eager for success and the recognition, reward, and applause that would follow. Only a few will ever […]