He looks the whole world in the face for he owes not any man. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” (Luke 12:15) How do I get the will power to deny myself, […]
“It’s always too soon to quit on the LORD.” – Rev. Mark Jarvis Then they came to the place of which God had told him. And Abraham built an altar there and placed the wood in order; and he bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, upon the wood. And Abraham stretched […]
“The Law of the Big Mo basically says, ‘Momentum is a leader’s best friend,’” – John Maxwell So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord […]
“Momentum is an incredible exaggerator.” Dr. John Maxwell “Present your case,” says the LORD. “Bring forth your strong reasons,” says the King of Jacob. (Isaiah 41:21). How much momentum do you have? What simple steps can you take to gain more? On March 24, Dr. Jerry Graham sent a Daily Gram titled “The Big Mo” […]
“Sacrifices! Have I not made them? What is my life here but a daily sacrifice?” – General Stonewall Jackson I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1) What is the legacy of General Stonewall […]
“I believe the church at large has dropped the ball on ministry to those with same-sex attractions.” Dennis Jernigan ‘Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. (Exodus 19:5) What does it […]
If there is a will, there is a way. But You are He who took me out of the womb; You made Me trust while on my mother’s breasts. (Psalm 22:9) When is the last time you changed a newborn’s diaper with one hand tied behind your back? How about tying both hands? Can’t be […]
“Dois also shows us that it is never to late in life to take on something big for God.” – Chuck Colson “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” […]
“To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.” – Benjamin Franklin By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life. (Proverbs 22:4) In what areas of your life, do you need to die to yourself? Yesterday evening, rather than hosting the weekly marriage LIFE group […]
“If you live for the next world, you get this one in the deal: but if you live only for this world, you lose them both.” – C. S. Lewis You will save the humble people; but Your eyes are on the haughty, that You may bring them down. (2 Samuel 22:28) Have you ever […]