“In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty” (Prov 14:23). When all is said and done, more is said than done. Florence Nightingale wrote: “I think one’s feelings waste themselves in words; they ought to be distilled into actions which bring results.” […]
“And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Josh 24:15). Our future is not determined primarily by chance but by choice. Note! We choose for ourselves. We choose every day. Our only […]
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Ps 27:1). Heroditus wrote it was “the sorest of all human ills to abound in knowledge and yet have no power over action.” But the same One who enlightens […]
“And in those times there was no peace to the one who went out, nor to the one who came in, but great turmoil was on all the inhabitants of the lands…But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” (2 Chron 15:5, 7). Troubled times […]
“You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Pet 2:9). Feeling inferior? Perhaps you’re confusing yourself with your “old man” (who is crucified). Or else you’re listening to the […]
“Whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” (1 Jn 5:4). Spiritual progress is not measured by position attained but by obstacles overcome; God’s people are overcomers, not by self-effort, but by life transfusion—“by the blood of the Lamb” (Rev 12:11). […]
“Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me” (Acts 27:25). Luke keenly observed the circumstances around and saw “neither sun nor stars…and no small tempest” = no hope (v 20). But Paul looked up! If you “believe God” today, then take heart! […]
“You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but do not have enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes.” Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Consider your ways!” […]
“The Lord God is my strength, and He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and He will make me to walk upon my high places” (Hab 3:19, KJV). In many places, the city sign records its Population but in the American Rockies the signs usually post Elevation. Looking to the Lord for His strength […]