'...He shall direct your paths.' Proverbs 3:6 NKJVWithout self–control we end up hurting ourselves, but when we become overly controlling of ourselves or others, it’s an indication that we’re not trusting God enough. In the final analysis God alone determines our outcomes. So: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on [...]
Month: July 2015
You Have A Sound Mind! (1)
'...God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.' 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJVNo matter what others say about you, God says you have ‘a sound mind’! Many people live their lives believing that they’re intellectually inferior—born that way, and will always be that way. [...]
Learning to Overlook the Flaws
'...Love covers a multitude of sins.' 1 Peter 4:8 NLTA person’s sense of self–worth is often based on the reactions, positive or negative, of those around them. So your words and attitudes can literally build them up or tear them down. Dr Paul Brand was a flight surgeon during World War II. He tells in [...]
Concerned About Your Weight?
Here are seven principles for dealing with a weight problem.
Thank You!
‘All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above...’ James 1:7a NET The evidence is in – you are amazing! Last month I wrote and invited you to be recruited into our own ‘Gideon‘s Army’. The response has been humbling. But the real gold in all of this are your words of support. We’ve [...]
Walk by Faith (2)
'...We walk by faith, not by sight.' 2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJVWhen you decide to fly to a certain destination, these things all have to work together: (1) You must identify the right airline and flight schedule that will get you to your intended destination. (2) The plane must operate on a timetable that tells you [...]
Walk by Faith (1)
'...We walk by faith, not by sight.' 2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV A blind man with a guide dog ‘walks by faith’ in his dog. He believes that what the dog sees will be translated into a signal that tells him when it’s time to go, stop, turn right or left. And he picks up on [...]
The First Five Minutes
'...The right words bring satisfaction.' Proverbs 18:20 NLT What you say in the first five minutes can set the tone for the hours that follow. Good speakers understand they must grab the audience’s attention in the first five minutes, otherwise the opportunity to have an impact on them or move them to action can be [...]
Focus on Service, Not Promotion
'...Don't try to seem important in the court of a ruler...' Proverbs 25:6 CEVAspiring to leadership is commendable. Paul said, ‘…If someone aspires to be an elder, he desires an honourable position.’ (1 Timothy 3:1 NLT) But there’s a difference between stepping forward to take on the responsibility of leadership, and stepping forward to project [...]
Your Blind Spot (4)
'May...the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You...' Psalm 19:14 NLTJesus said when the Holy Spirit came He would convict us of sin, but conviction is not the same as ‘getting caught’. When we get caught doing wrong we feel pain, but it’s not necessarily conviction over sin. Often it’s just embarrassment over how [...]
Your Blind Spot (3)
'...Put off the old man...' Colossians 3:9 NKJV The Bible speaks about ‘putting off’ certain sins. Then it speaks about ‘putting on’ certain Christ–like characteristics. Using this metaphor of clothing, let’s think about the acronym RAGS: (1) Resentment. How’s your irritability level these days? Are you more, or less, easily irritated? How about bitter-ness and [...]
Your Blind Spot (2)
'...Who can discern their own errors...?' Psalm 19:12 NIVSometimes trying to see the truth about yourself is like trying to see inside your own eyeballs. ‘…Who can discern their own errors…?’ the psalmist asked. Fortunately, you’re not left on your own. The Spirit is already at work in you. Your job is simply to listen [...]
Your Blind Spot (1)
'...Cleanse me from these hidden faults.' Psalm 19:12 NLT There are parts of yourself you’ll never see without God’s help. In one sense, you know yourself better than anyone else does. You alone have access to your inner thoughts, feelings and judgments. In another sense, you know yourself worse than anyone else does. Why? Because [...]