LIFE IS BEST WHEN GOD IS FIRST. “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9 NLT My thoughts and comments today are about, “Plans and Steps.” A life that is lived without a plan does not work very well, and a plan that is not […]
Desire determines your direction “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 NIV. My thoughts today are about, “priority, passion, and purpose.” You will seek what is important to you. Time and priority evidence your values. I met my wife, Gayle, […]
“Nor will I offer . . to the Lord that which costs me nothing.” 2 Samuel 24:24 NKJV. Taking spiritual life seriously will cost a personal price gladly paid. My thoughts and comments today are about “a practical ethic.” I remember my Dad saying to me, “Allen, anything that costs […]
“Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, was a righteous man.” Matthew 1:19 NIV. Character and obedience always matter first to God. My thoughts and comments today are about “character and reputation.” Joseph is little noticed and under-appreciated in the Christmas drama. Yet God chose Joseph just as carefully as was Mary chosen. Joseph […]
“[God blesses] those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires.” Matthew 5:6 TEV. God can satisfy what would otherwise be insatiable. My thoughts and comments today are about “being satisfied.” What is better than satisfaction? Contentment and satisfaction is God’s intention for you. “For He satisfies the longing […]