If we don’t take inventory every once in a while and give thanks to God for the great things He has done for us, we get totally out of perspective. David Jeremiah *** Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups….
Month: September 2026
Today is Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holy of holies of Jewish time. It is that rarest of phenomena, a Jewish festival without food. Instead it is a day of fasting and prayer, introspection and self-judgment when, collectively and repeatedly, we confess our sins and pray to be written into God’s Book of Life….
“Silence Never”
There is a time to be silent and a time to speak.Ecclesiastes 3:7b ERV *** Silence never healed the lonely.Silence never comforted the broken hearted.Silence never saved a life.Silence never won an argument with kindness.Silence never healed the poor.Silence never learned compassion.Silence never saw the pain in another.Silence never asked for forgiveness.Silence never felt remorse.Silence never…
Labor Day & Work
Work is God-ordained. Gainfully or not, we all still work. *** The Lord God put the man in the Garden of Eden to work the soil and take care of the garden.Genesis 2:15 ERV *** The Christian faith gives us a new conception of work as the means by which God loves and cares for his world…
Love Without Stopping
Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you’ve got, be resolute, and love without stopping.1 Corinthians 16:13-14 The Message *** “God never said to love only those you deem deserving.”Richelle E. Goodrich *** So I give you a new command: Love each other deeply and fully. Remember the ways that I…
Be Strong
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV *** “Let your life reflect the faith you have in God. Fear nothing and pray about everything. Be strong, trust God’s word, and trust the process.” Germany Kent *** Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for…
Be Brave
Be on your guard. Remain strong in the faith.Be brave. Be loving in everything you do.1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIRV *** If you’re still drawing breath, God’s not done with you yet. Don’t quit. Be brave and believe God is for you. Beth Moore *** Don’t be impatient. Wait for the Lord, and he will come and save…
Trust God
“Every time we trust God, we are making a declaration of faith.” Anonymous *** Watch carefully for danger.Never stop trusting God. Continue to be brave and strong. Whatever you do, do it with love.1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Easy English Bible *** “Trust God. He knows what you are going through.”Anonymous *** Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try…