Life’s Struggle 1John 5:4
Think About It Undoubtedly, the Christian life is hard. It involves overcoming old (bad) habits and behavior. Life itself brings challenges to both believers and non-believers. Practicing spiritual discipline is much like working out in the gym; it can be painful. Moving forward in life itself, and our Christian walk, requires overcoming many obstacles, but…
Value Of Our Time Isaiah 30:18 NASB
Think About It Hopefully, we all have come to appreciate the value of time and how we spend it. In many ways it’s value exceeds that of our money. Furthermore, the time that we spend (better-the word invest) getting to know God better, the more we can expect the blessings of heaven…
Old Testament Wisdom Romans 15:4 ESV
Think About It Throughout the gospels, Jesus quoted Old Testament scriptures as He spoke to the masses. If Jesus had confidence in Scripture as God’s written word, we too should consider the Bible as our guide to life. For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.Romans15:4 ESV______________________________________________
Defining Good and Evil: Ephesians 6:14 ESV
Think About It In his book Overcomer, David Jeremiah tells of a woman (Rachel Denhollander) who stated; “When a person loses the ability to define good and evil, when they cannot define evil, they can no longer define and enjoy what is good. “ Rachel was referring to an…
A Bright Future: 1John5:20
Think About It Last month I celebrated my 81st birthday. When one reaches this point in life, I suppose many think (regrettably) of all the things not accomplished and how little time (and energy) is left to do the things that earlier had seemed so important. Not so for me. Because of my decision many years ago to relinquish control…
Acquiring Wealth: Proverbs 23:4-5
Think About It Recent economic trends have no doubt frustrated many who are striving for financial independence. I’m not criticizing financial planning but I might suggest trusting God first for our provision has more merit, and better results. Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist.When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.Proverbs 23:4-5_ESV______________________________________________
Romans 1:16 ESV People Without Purpose
Think About It “We are a society drowning in information, but starving for purpose.” Is stated in information about Mission 17, a ministry dedicated to using technology to further the gospel message and unity in the local church. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God …
Psalm 91:1-2 Our Amazing Solar System
Think About It Many evolutionists have the letters Phd following their name so they are certainly well educated. One reason they refuse to consider God in their arguments is, according to Norman Geisler and Frank Turek in their book; I Don’t Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist, is by doing so, “they…
Ecclesiastes 4:12 God At Work
Think about ItDo you want to influence others in your workplace for Christ? That is very commendable. May I suggest you invite fellow Christian co-workers to join you in the task? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.Ecclesiastes 4:12 NIV__________________________________________________