“Now for the house of my God I have prepared with all my might: gold for things to be made of gold, silver for things of silver,…iron for things of iron, wood for things of wood…” (1 Chron 29:2). It’s been observed that we in the West are often warmongers about the trivial and pacifists […]
“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” (Jas 1:4). The wag says: “I’m nobody. Nobody’s perfect. So I’m perfect.” The Christian says: “I’m nobody. Christ is perfect. In Him I’m (positionally and potentially) perfect. Keep working on me, Lord!” […]
“For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister” (Heb 6:10). Great events often recede in the mists of history, forgotten. But no act of kindness, no matter how seemingly insignificant—even a cup […]
“All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast” (Prov 15:15). Misery is a communicable disease; don’t be the kind of person who brightens up a room by leaving it. But if I choose to be happy today, the broken-hearted will be nourished when […]
“All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any” (1 Cor 6:12). Passions that become masters are vices. The only passion I can give myself completely to without it corrupting me is the passion of […]
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Tim 6:10). Those who want money but don’t have it are caretakers of dream castles; those who have it and live for it […]
“Seek good and not evil, that you may live; so the Lord God of hosts will be with you, as you have spoken. Hate evil, love good…” (Amos 5:14-15). Remember that those nearest to you—spouse, children, neighbors, friends, fellow employees—you can either stress or bless today. Seek others’ good and “the Lord of hosts will […]
“For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen” (Rom 11:36). Only in the Lord can we understand where we came from, why He made us, our potential and our intended destiny. Christ is the Prime Mover, Sustainer and Grand Objective of everything! […]
“The lazy man says, ‘There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets!’” (Prov 26:13). Imaginary difficulties and dangers can keep us from accomplishing what the Lord has given us to do. Faith simply acts in obedience and leaves the consequences with God. […]