“The plans I have for you [are] for good . . to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT Optimism about the future is empty unless God is included there. My thoughts and comments today are about “Godly optimism.” In one’s life, a new season is exciting. […]
“The Lord said to Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh?’” Genesis 18:13 NIV. God can turn incredulous disbelief into inexpressible delight. My thoughts and comments today ask, “Who’s laughing now?” Have you thought much about laughter? I amused myself one day by thinking of the variety of words to describe differing […]
“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant.” Matthew 23:11 MSG. God created you for greatness not mediocrity, for eternal purpose not popularity. My thoughts and comments today ask, “prominent or important?” The world has some important things upside down. One important thing the world has gotten […]
“I must work . . while it is day.” John 9:4 NKJV Success results from learning to allocate what you have, to accomplish what you must. My thoughts and comments today are about “exploring margins.” “Margin” is defined as “a limit in condition or capacity.” Life, as you know it […]
“God has appointed another seed [future] for me.” Genesis 4:25 NKJV “For everything you have loved and lost, God has appointed something better.” My thoughts today are about “something better.” There will be times when the future may not look promising to you. You will consider your present struggle, add […]