Tag: history

The Truth About Trust

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” Proverbs 3:5 NIV. Trust rests securely on God’s history of trustworthiness. My thoughts and comments today are about “the truth about trust.” There are times when trust is not easy for us, especially in bewildering circumstances when trust is absolutely required. Trust […]

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History and Destiny

“For by grace you have been saved through faith . . the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8 NKJV. Your identity is not found in the debris of your past failures. My thoughts and comments today are about “history and destiny.” Everyone has a history; everyone has a destiny. History is […]

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Think Outside the Box

“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NIV. Judging others assumes you are correct in your assumptions. My thoughts and comments today suggest that you “think outside the box.” Maybe you have heard the phrase, “Think outside the box.” The phrase […]

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A Preferred Future

“Focusing all my energies on this one thing . . looking forward.” Phil 3:13 NLT. In God, your preferred future is unencumbered by your history. My thoughts and comments today are about “a preferred future.” I have a common sense rule about driving. Your car should not move in a direction other […]

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Emotional Clutter

“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV Emotional clutter devastates a person’s spiritual life. My thoughts and comments today are about “emotional clutter.” Your past is filled with memories – some that edify, some distress. Ultimately, you choose which you allow to dominate […]

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