Posts Tagged ‘Faith’
Let those who clamor for recognition consume themselves while you steadily row your boat past the finish line.
1 Samuel 2:1-4 Do you know the difference between a “glory hound” and a “horn tooter”? I’m not sure that I do either, but I’m pretty confident today’s Tiny Words. Big Life. quote is talking about one of them… Or maybe both? If you think about it, most of us, if not all of us,…
Read MoreNever say “never” because “never” ever happens.
Genesis 8:20-22 We’ve all heard the saying that “the only sure thing in life is death and taxes“. If we use that phrase, it’s usually because we’re reconciling ourselves to the happenstance nature of life. It’s really an acknowledgement that we have very little, if any, control over things that happen around us. Sure, we…
Read MorePerseverance is to success what sugar is to candy.
James 1:12 Today’s Tiny Words. Big Life. quote ponders the concept of success and how it cannot be achieved without perseverance. To understand that more deeply, let’s persevere and keep it rolling with a musical theme… Can you think of a musical artist that’s known as a “one hit wonder”? It might take a minute…
Read MoreYesterday is today’s reason for considering eternity for eternal judgment is rendered on yesterday’s decisions and actions.
Job 8:8-19 Back in 1965, The Beatles had a big hit song named “Yesterday”. “YesterdayAll my troubles seemed so far awayNow it looks as though they’re here to stayOh, I believe in yesterday.” I’ll bet that Paul, John, George, and Ringo didn’t know that their song would be the introduction for a blog sixty-six years…
Read MorePeople who always think they’re right might not be the best person to follow off a sinking ship.
2 Peter 2:17-19 Just because someone thinks they’re right, doesn’t mean they are. We all know people like that – ones that think they’re always right. I’m not sure if they think that way because they truly believe they’re always right or if they’re just trying to make you think they are. Either way, I…
Read More“Go ye therefore” does not require skill, knowledge, or eloquence – only faith.
Luke 17:7-10 Have you ever noticed that the Bible doesn’t use the word “maybe”. Why? Because God didn’t create a “maybe” world. His kingdom is black and white. When it comes to sin, there’s nothing wishy-washy or flexible in God’s eyes. Sin is sin and no one receives a free pass. Everyone is treated the…
Read MoreBelieve in yourself and you will do great things while unbelievers will watch great things being done.
2 Corinthians 3:3-5 Is it really that simple? All you have to do is believe in yourself and great things will fall in your lap? Well, yes. I believed that I could write a blog about some zany quotes I had running around in my head and tie them together with the word of God.…
Read MoreWell-intended decisions that result in less than ideal outcomes build a bridge to growth and light a path to wisdom.
Colossians 1:9-12 “If I only knew then what I know now, I’d have done things differently.” Isn’t that the point of learning a lesson? Yes, but unfortunately, it comes with a price. Usually, lessons aren’t fun because they involve an uncomfortable, if not painful, realization that whatever decision you made, it didn’t produce the outcome…
Read MoreKeep your handshakes firm and your footing firmer.
My Dad was known for big hugs and firm handshakes. On the occasion when he’d encounter a handshake that didn’t reciprocate his forceful grip, he’d say it was like shaking the hand of a “dead fish”. In my Dad’s eyes, a firm handshake told the other person that he meant what he said – whether…
Read MoreMany years ago, “smart” people thought the world was flat. Today, they think we evolved from monkeys. I’m thinkin’ tomorrow ain’t lookin’ very good…
First of all, I’ve got nothing against monkeys. They’re cute enough. As a matter of fact, while I was growing up, they even had a band with their own TV show! And, for the record, no pun intended, one of their smash hits was “I’m a believer.” But, before we get into the bananas of…
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