Tag: Elijah

Stress and Stillness

“Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 NKJV. The pace of schedules and noise of surroundings generate stress. My thoughts and comments today are about “stress and stillness.” Stress is your body’s reaction to challenges, the impulse of “fight or flight.” Hurry, worry and weariness will […]

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Breaking Points

“We should trust not in ourselves but in God who raises the dead.” 2 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV. A breaking point may actually become your breakthrough. My thoughts and comments today are about “breaking points.” Breaking points are times when you come up empty – no further resources, no fresh ideas, […]

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Thanksgiving Dinner

“[God] prepares a banquet for me . . and fills my cup to the brim.” Psalm 23:5 TEV. There is no situation in which God is unable or unwilling to provide for you abundantly. My thoughts and comments today are about “thanksgiving dinner.” I love this time of year. Autumn […]

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Stillness

There is a quality of spiritual life that is found only in solitude and stillness. “Stand still first . . to hear the Word of God.” 1 Samuel 9:27 Amplified Bible. While young Saul unsuccessfully searched for his father’s lost donkeys, God spoke to Samuel of Saul’s coming and of […]

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Out of Options?

“He prayed that he might die.” 1 Kings 19:4 NKJV When you are through with your options, you are ready for real solutions. My thoughts and comments today ask “out of options?” Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers said, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” The […]

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