Every time I read the Holy Bible I am utterly blown away by how much wisdom can be gathered by reading it over and over again, more slowly, with intention. After all, in Matthew 7:7, Jesus tells us to seek and we shall find. Today, in what isn’t a random occurrence (because I was seeking),…
Category: Good Influence
Don’t fret the ways of the wicked
Psa 37:1 A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Psa 37:2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Psa 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land,…
Even God says you just might be what you are because of what you think
I am sure that many of you have heard many sayings such as, “You are what you eat…” or “you become the people that you hang around with…” and so forth. The idiom we want to focus on today is “You are what you think.” This is not some new age notion. ‘New Age’ stuff…
Merry Christmas. Remind others what the holiday is about.
Merry Christmas ladies and gentlemen and thanks for your support as we launched our blog this year to spread the good news of the Gospel, the entire Holy Bible, and how so much of it is so relevant to our human experience today. As we approach the end of 2018, take the opportunity to spend…
A pure heart, good conscience, and faith unfeigned
1Ti 1:5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 1Ti 1:6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; 1Ti 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm….
2 underrated but highly impactful verses you never heard of
Psa 112:4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. Psa 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. — Psalms 112: 4-5 These are 2 very short verses, but their impact can be explained in short order…
How inspired OR inspiring are you?
All of us know people who struggle to get out of bed early to get the day started or accomplish a task. In fact, every single one of us, myself included, has been in this position at one time or another. Really, what it all comes down to is not as simple as being motivated,…
This famous speaker didn’t speak deceitfully…
1Th 2:2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. 1Th 2:3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 1Th 2:4 But as…
Yes. Your words can be a well of life.
Pro 10:11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. — Proverbs 10:11 Is it hard for you to believe that the words of a man (or woman) can be the difference between creating life and taking life away from somebody? If it is,…
Love one another to fulfil the commandment and sharpen your words
Rom 13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. Rom 13:9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment,…
Sharper Words 