Posts Tagged ‘God's Promises’
In strong winds, the sails of your character, integrity, and confidence will be exposed whether you let them or not.
Philippians 4:6 Yesterday was about surfing. Today’s it’s about sailing. I’m feeling a distinct call from the sea these days… “Hold Fast” is a popular saying in the world of sailing. In fact, it’s so popular that many sailors have the letters tattooed on the four front-facing fingers of each hand. It basically means “Hang…
Read MoreRide each wave to the shoreline but do not linger for the next wave could be a tsunami.
Mark 13:33 Growing up, I always loved The Beach Boys. I suppose it was their aura of California Dreamin’, surfing, and ummm… let’s call ’em little tiny swimsuits. (Please forgive me – I was very young back then and little tiny swimsuits made quite an impression on me at the time. Come to think of…
Read MoreThe top of the mountain is often disguised as the bottom of the pit… and vice versa.
Genesis 37:12-36 A cancer diagnosis… Graduating from college… What could these two things possibly have in common? Well, directly… nothing. Indirectly… a lot. But you’ve probably already figured that out. One is the bottom of the pit and the other is the top of the mountain. First of all, let me say that I don’t…
Read MoreThe thing that makes us happy is the thrill of going, the surprise of arriving, and the relief of leaving.
Psalm 102:25-28 Think of these three words: “When I get…” If you’re like me, it’s difficult to do without trying to complete the sentence. We say things like, “When I get that new car, I’m going to be happy!” Or, “When I get that big promotion, we’re gonna be on Easy Street.” So, what happens…
Read More“I wish I had done that.” will never coax a Genie from the bottle.
Ecclesiastes 7:21-25 Okay, let’s test that theory… Go grab your Genie bottle and rub on it. I’ll wait. Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. (that’s me waiting…) You’re back! So, how did that go? Did anything happen? I thought so… nothing. After that useless exercise, (although I enjoyed watching it 🙂 ), I suppose I should ask…
Read MoreWars can be prevented by confronting conflict when it’s merely a discomfort.
Genesis 26:27-29 Have you ever tried to get off an escalator? If so, you know that it’s much easier to do near the bottom than it is the top. The same goes for fighting. Once you start one, it’s hard to stop. In today’s Tiny Words. Big Life. Bible verses, we find the account of…
Read MoreThose who don’t believe in the reality of God’s intervention have never rightfully considered their first breath.
Genesis 1:26-28 Stop. Take a deep breath. You can thank God for that. How do I know that? Because the Bible says so. Let’s back up a step… Perhaps the question is “Why do I believe that?” This post is my answer. But first, let’s look at today’s Tiny Words. Big Life. quote. When I…
Read MoreYou can be burned by charred matches and shot by empty guns.
Psalm 38:11-12 In the legal system, a residual estate is anything that isn’t specifically willed to someone. In farming, fertilizer that remains in the soil for future plantings is called residual nutrients. Life is like both of those. Really? How’s that? Our words and actions never actually disappear – they linger in the heart and…
Read MoreThe Evil One plays for “all the marbles” while we play the game of marbles.
Ephesians 6:10-12 It all boils down to this… We’re playing “friendlies” and the Evil One is playing “keepsies”. In the game of marbles, the difference in those two approaches (rules) determines whether or not you’re gonna be able to take your marbles home if you lose. Today’s Tiny Words. Big Life. Bible verse is one…
Read MoreWhat your spirit leaves behind is more important than what your body came with.
Genesis 21:12 If I say “B.Y.O.B.”, what do you think of? Yeah, me too… which brings up a point. Generally speaking, people are like that common phrase that’s sent out on party invitations… They’re more interested in what you’re bringing to the table than what you’re leaving at the table. As a Christian, our life…
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