“Do not be surprised . . as if something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12 NIV “Faith does not offer the righteous an exemption, but extends an uplifting expectation.” My thoughts today are about “trouble.” There is a wishful supposition that is not all that uncommon, but is […]
“A man’s wisdom gives him patience . . to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11 NIV “The true stature of a person may best be reflected in the size of offense they overlook.” My thoughts today are about “expiration dates.” Though unintentional, it seems people often overlook an appointment, a promise, […]
“You must get along with each other.” 1 Corinthians 1:10 Message “You either learn to get along or you are left to go alone.” My thoughts today are about “agreement.” The choices are simple really; you either learn to get along or you are left to go alone. And it […]
“The deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.” Proverbs 12:14 NAS “Whatever good is done toward God or man, will be returned from God’s own hand.” My thoughts today are about “a simple lesson.” There is a simple lesson in life – what you do and say, whether […]
“Blessed is the man . . whose confidence is in [God].” Jeremiah 17:7 NIV “Confidence is the knowledge you will have what you need, to do what you need to do.” My thoughts today are about a “certain confidence.” Living without confidence makes life more difficult than it needs to […]