“I live in eager expectation . . that my life will honor Christ.” Philippians 1:20 NLT. Good intentions alone do not rise to the level of intentionality. My thoughts and comments today are about “intentionality.” As a young teen, I “worked” a few summers in my grandfather’s Truck Stop in […]
Character and obedience always matter first to God. “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, being a just man . .” Matthew 1:19 NKJV. Joseph is little noticed and under-appreciated in the Christmas drama. Yet God chose Joseph just as carefully as Mary. The Bible says that God saw, “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, was a […]
Follow the Directions Lord, help me to make of the timber of my life a temple, not a tavern. “Make everything according to the pattern I have shown you.” Exodus 25:40 NLT Everyone has purchased some item, in spite of a label saying plainly, “Some assembly required.” The drill is […]
“I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and wants me to be.” Philippians 3:12 NLT. Defined purpose and priorities are fundamental for maximum accomplishment. My thoughts and comments today are about “purpose and priorities.” It is easy to live simply for the moment, but not best. You […]
“By faith Enoch . . had this testimony, that he pleased God.” Hebrews 11:5 NKJV “Pleasing God is not about perfect performance, but is about complete trust and obedience.” My thoughts today are about a “life pleasing to God.” Be prepared; you will occasionally come across people that are difficult […]