“Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness.” Ephesians 4:24 NIV. Success over the flesh flows from an uncompromised obedience to God. My thoughts and comments today are about “your new self.” Old habits are hard to break; every repetition strengthens habitual behavior. Break the […]
“The effect of righteousness will be . . confidence forever.” Isaiah 32:17 NIV Righteousness is the only sure foundation for living confidently. My thoughts and comments today are about “living confidently.” Don’t you admire those people who exude confidence, never appearing to wrestle with self-doubt or uncertainty? You can live […]
“Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Matthew 5:6 NIV Your passions foretell your direction and destination. My thoughts and comments today are about “appetites.” Everyone is hungry for something at some time. Here’s what I’ve learned: hunger insists on attention, resists attempts to ignore, and persists until […]
“Temptations [in] your life are no different from what others experience.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT. Turn every negative temptation into positive motivation for greater Godliness. My thoughts and comments today are about “overcoming temptation.” Temptation is the rule, not the exception. Being aware and prepared for such situations is the […]
“The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty.” Psalm 93:1 NKJV. “Easter is God’s assurance of righteousness, life, and immortality.” My thoughts today are about “Easter fashions.” Yesterday was Easter, and the new hope and life Easter brings seems to be associated with new clothes. When I was a child, […]