“Giving all diligence, add to your faith, virtue [moral excellence].” 2 Peter 1:5 NKJV. Moral excellence is non-negotiable with God. My thoughts and comments today are about “moral excellence.” Morality touches every area of your life, expressing both your public and private life and evidencing who you are as well […]
“I am not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made.” Philippians 3:12 The Message “The illusion of perfectionism is a tyranny exactly because it is an impossibility.” My thoughts today are about “perfectionism.” Everyone has a capability for being and doing better. You should always […]
“Don’t just do the minimum that will get you by.” Colossians 3:23 The Message “Life does not afford you maximum reward from minimal effort.” My thoughts today are about “minimal effort.” In life, I have discovered that you usually get what you give. The Bible teaches that principle in many […]
“If the axe is dull . . more strength is needed.” Ecclesiastes 10:10 NIV “Spiritual disciplines are not optional, nor can any worthy substitute replace them.” My thoughts today are about “spiritual disciplines.” Working hard is important, very important. Not much at all happens without that to begin with. Without […]
“To all perfection I see a limit.” Psalm 119:96 NIV “Ultimately, your destiny is to be perfect before God. Until then, you are called to excellence.” My thoughts today ask this question, “perfection or excellence?” Having high expectations of yourself is usually a good thing, even it is stretches you […]