Tag: truth

Danger of Presumption

“Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” 1 Corinthians 10:12 NKJV “Presumption is accepting as fact what may have no basis in truth.” My thoughts today are about the “danger of presumption.” Presumption can be dangerous; I like to think that I am a somewhat intelligent […]

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Get It Straight

“Promote the kind of living that reflects right teaching.” Titus 2:1 NLT “What you know to be true must plainly impact how you live.” My thoughts today are to “get it straight.” Most Bible translations use the word “doctrine” to describe teaching that is true to Scripture. There is a […]

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Simple Obedience

“If you just listen and don’t obey . .” James 1:23 NLT “To obey is to do fully and promptly what you know clearly to do!” My thoughts today are that “simple obedience.” Have you ever noticed that when a child does not promptly obey, a parent will usually ask, […]

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Stand Up Straight

“After you have done everything to stand. Stand firm then . .” Ephesians 6:13-14 NIV “Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” My thoughts today encourage you to “stand up straight.” When I was a boy, I really don’t know if I slouched a lot, or if it was […]

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The Blind Side

“God is our strength . . an ever present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 NIV “Going through trouble well requires the company and support of someone alongside you.” My thoughts today are about, “the blind side.” Don’t be surprised; no one is immune all the time from trouble’s painful reality. […]

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