Captivated

Do you like philosophy? Do you like tradition? Do you like to study science? Do you like to review history? Do you get caught up in any of these so that they dominate your way of thinking? Have you recognized this about yourself? Are you seeking to change it? There are many topics we canContinue reading “Captivated”

I Shall Not Want

Psalm 23 is one of the best-known passages in the Bible. We often hear it read at funerals or memorial services. Many people will read it or recite it when facing difficult situations. It is used to provide strength, comfort, and peace when we feel weak and troubled. Yet, we can read, recite, and rememberContinue reading “I Shall Not Want”

Volunteer for God

Do you volunteer to take on tasks? Do you volunteer without knowing what the task is? What kinds of tasks are you willing to volunteer for? Are they only tasks that you know will be simple to accomplish? Will you volunteer for a task that stretches your abilities? Most of us volunteer for tasks, whetherContinue reading “Volunteer for God”

Confidence in God

What are you confident in? Are you confident in your own abilities? Are you confident in the ability of others? Are you convinced you can complete what you started? Have you ever failed? Has someone failed you? Would you like to have confidence in someone who will not fail? Confidence can put us over theContinue reading “Confidence in God”

Listen for God’s Plan

Do you do what you are told the first time? Or do you have to be told multiple times? Do you expect everyone else to do what you tell them the first time you tell them? How do you feel if they don’t? How many times does God need to tell you what he wantsContinue reading “Listen for God’s Plan”

Think As God Thinks

What occupies your thoughts? Do you think about your troubles? Are you always planning something for the weekend, vacation, or work? Do you continually think about things that need to be done? Are you so preoccupied with the cares of this world that you do not think about God? We have many, many things onContinue reading “Think As God Thinks”

Humbling Advice

Are you a proud person? Are you proud of your accomplishments? Do you take pride in your knowledge?  Do you take pride in your physical abilities? Do you believe yourself to be better than others? What would it take for you to humble yourself? Each of us are given certain abilities. We may learn things quicklyContinue reading “Humbling Advice”

Be Watchful

Have you been party to a secret meeting? Was it exciting and exhilarating to be part of? Was the meeting to plan a surprise party? Or was it to plan a trick on someone? Have you been in a secret meeting when you thought the leader was up to something other than what they said?Continue reading “Be Watchful”

Ask What, Not Why

Do you wonder why you are in the situation you face today? Have you wished you were taller, shorter, thinner, heavier, more talented, smarter, etc.? Are you currently striving to change yourself into someone you were not meant to be? Many of us ask why. We ask why we were made the way we were.Continue reading “Ask What, Not Why”

Do As God Guides

Are you following the plan today? Are you doing what God planned for you today? Are you listening for His voice today? Are you willing to hear what He wants you to do and do it? Will you be in God’s will today and every day? We have lots of demands put on us. ThereContinue reading “Do As God Guides”