Quote
Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right. ~ JERRY GARCIA
Bible Verse
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).
Food for Thought
Praise You In This Storm, Casting Crowns, 2005, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji2rLXr3cEU.
Conversational Question
Singing is the method of worship appointed by God. St. Augustine of Hippo (+430) is often quoted as having said "He who sings, prays twice." How many times must George Beverly Shea have prayed with each singing of “How Great Thou Art”? Are there praise songs that...
Bible Verse
Do not neglect your gift ... Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress (1 Timothy 4:14–15).
Food for Thought
Joy = fulfillment + completion + contentment + peace. Have a joy-filled weekend!
Conversational Question
It has been said “There is no demand in Heaven for ‘good’”. We aren’t saved by our “good works”. Yet, we are “created in Christ Jesus to do good works”. How do you reconcile this?
Bible Verse
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do...
Conversational Question
In his many Biblical letters, the Apostle Paul exemplifies for us that detachment is required to alleviate anxiety. How do you detach?
Quote
“Let us have faith that right makes might.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
Bible Verse
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
Conversational Question
“You can’t keep a good man down.” ~ American Idiom, Author Unknown Is the meaning of this statement the same for a Christian as for a non-Christian?
Food for Thought
It’s in the times of great adversity that we need the greatest amount of support from our natural and spiritual families. So if your brother or sister is facing adversity in life, know this: you were born into this world, for this moment in time, for the purpose of...
Bible Verse
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity (Proverbs 17:17).
Quote
Anything under God’s control is never out of control. ~ CHARLES SWINDOLL
Quotes
Great tragedy has come to us, and we are meeting it with the best that is in our country, with courage and concern for others because this is America. This is who we are. ~ George W. Bush After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as...
Bible Verse
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man...
Food for Thought
Are you tired of feeling discouraged? Whether or not your situations change, you can experience joy, peace, and contentment. Circumstances don’t have to dictate your emotions. You have Someone on your side who is always available to help you, strengthen you, and...