“The Lord searches every heart and understands every motive.” 1 Chronicles 28:9 NIV. A superficial life is ultimately unsatisfying. My thoughts and comments today are about “superficiality.” Often, people give much time and attention to outward appearances while sorely neglecting their inner life. Lives are contentedly occupied with shallow acquaintances […]
“Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself.” Daniel 1:8 NKJV. Consequential decisions are best made well before moments of immediacy. My thoughts and comments today are about being “purposeful.” Life will present situations confronting you with decisions which can impact and shape your future, for better […]
“The Word of God which . . effectively works in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 NKJV. Working harder doesn’t make life work better; working smarter can. My thoughts and comments today are about “good working order.” Don’t you appreciate something that works as it is supposed to work? Last […]
“Regard one another as more important than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 NASB. Actions change when attitudes are directed correctly and consistently. My thoughts and comments today are about “me first.” Left to our fallen, natural instincts, we are self-centered and self-concerned. “Me first,” becomes a prevailing attitude. At best, others are […]
“The righteous . . planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish.” Psalm 92:13 NIV. In Christ, there is life that flourishes, prospers, and succeeds. My thoughts and comments today are about “flourish.” When a newborn struggles physically, it is described as, “a failure to thrive – a condition […]