"God knows...He is in charge. I am the clay; He is the Potter. I am the disciple; He is the Lord. I am the sheep; He is the Shepherd. I am the servant; He is the Master. That means I am to submit myself. I am to humble myself under His mighty hand." Swindoll
When your God is small your problems are big; When your God is big, your problems are manageable.Ā āThe Lord is the greatest God, king over all other gods. He holds the deepest part of the earth in his hands, and the mountain peaks also belong to him.ā Psalms 95:3-4
Some critics like to make things better and some just like to spray poison; keep your criticism rooted in love; based on truth and always avoid having a critical spirit.
"Wisdom is looking at life from God's point of view. When we employ wisdom we are viewing life as God sees it." Keep God in the center of your perspective.
Fake news, AI generated content, social media algorithms, survey results--who do you believe and trust?Ā āTrust God from the bottom of your heart; donāt try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for Godās voice in everything you do, everywhere you go.ā Proverbs 3:5
As the body of Christ gathers in houses of worship this Sunday, many observing Holy Communion will remember the sacrifice made for all of humanity. Could the disciples have imagined the Lordās last supper would be come the Churchās first communion? This sacred sacrament was never
Life looks a lot different from a discontentment perspective. āNot that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything I have learned the secret of living in every situation.ā Phil. 4:11-12
Dan Rockwell says,Ā "Hunger for WisdomĀ ā Expect the BestĀ ā Accept ResponsibilityĀ -Respond with CourageĀ āĀ Think Others First."
Peter says "Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control..." see 2 Peter 1:5-8
I was challenged by a senior citizen who said, "I want to grow up as I grow older."
Maturity is one of Gods purposes for our life. "Let's press on to maturityā¦" Hebrews 6:1
Sharing a piece of your mind (that you can't afford to lose) is not always a good idea.
āPost this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear.ā James 1:19
"When you encounter the surprising element of God's will, your faith must engage full throttle. Otherwise, you'll turn and run in the opposite direction." Swindoll #trustintheLordwithALLyourheart
"Waiting is a common instrument of providential discipline for those to whom exceptional work has been appointed." James Stalker
āWaiting = mounting up on the wings of eagles.ā Isaiah
āYour work is not the foundation of your identity, but it is the expression of your calling. Your identity is in Christ and your calling to local church ministry fulfills your God designed purpose.ā Ā Pastor Dan
Trust God to do what you can't.
āTheĀ antidoteĀ to the poison of pride is authentic humility; theĀ attitudeĀ to battle the poison of pride is to think of yourself as God does; theĀ actionĀ to overcome the poison of pride is to admit when wrong, give credit to others, and lift others up.ā Pastor Dan
When you post about your strengths, you get the credit. But when you boast about what God is doing, He gets the credit. āIf you want to boast, boast only about the LORD.ā 1 Corinthians 1:31