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…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
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…
Stay Alert
Don’t let your hearts grow numb. Stay alert. It is your soul which matters. Albert Schweitzer *** Listen, stay alert, stand tall in the faith, be courageous, and be strong. Let love prevail in your life, words, and actions.1 Corinthians 16:13-14 The Voice *** Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and…
Pray For Each Other
The measure of our love for others can largely be determined by the frequency and earnestness of our prayers for them. Arthur W. Pink *** I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all…
“Teach Us to Care”
[Jesus said,]“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”John 13:34-35 NIV *** Teach us to care, teach us to useall these occasions of need that are the agenda of our work…
“If You Want Me To”
“Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine.When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down.When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end—Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your Savior.Isaiah 43:1b-4a The…