Tag: Paul

Weakness and Strength

“For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10 NKJV. God more easily supplies what you lack than can displace what you are proud to possess. Today my thoughts and comments are about “weakness and strength.” Whether in the barnyard, school yard, or market place, others seem […]

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Distractions and Diversions

“Anyone who starts to plow, then keeps looking back is of no use . .” Luke 9:62 TEV. The devil is the master of distraction and deception. My thoughts and comments today are about “distractions and diversions.” Distractions happen. Distractions waste more of a person’s time than we realize when […]

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The Power of the Resurrection

“God raised Jesus from the dead . . to be seen . . by witnesses whom God had already chosen.” Acts 10:40 NIV. The fact of Jesus’ resurrection is believable to others when the effect of His resurrection is visible in your life.  My thoughts and comments are about “the […]

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Resilience

“Paul got up and went back into the city.” Acts 14:20 NIV. Resilient people are irresistibly joyful and ultimately successful. My thoughts and comments today are about, “resilience.” In life, it is not what happens to you that’s so damaging; it’s what happens in you. There will be people who […]

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Being Authentic

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure.” Matthew 5:8 NLT. Purity of heart is the greatest deterrent to the presence and progress of impurity. My thoughts and comments today are about “being authentic.” Purity does not come easily in a culture that too often denigrates what is pure and celebrates […]

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