Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:3, “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” There is a bunch of crap going on…
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Matthew 25:35-36, “For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me Something to drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you took care of Me; I was in prison and you visited…
That’s just the way it is…NOT
Romans 12:2: “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (NLT) As I am nearing the end of writing my first book,…
Proverbs 30…control
Proverbs 30:33, “As the beating of cream yields butter and striking the nose causes bleeding, so stirring up anger causes quarrels.” (NLT) Life is so much easier to live when we focus on what we can control and I’ve pretty much narrowed the “controllables” to our faith walk, our attitude and effort. Most of the…
Proverbs 29…an easier way to live
Proverbs 29-18, “When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.” (NLT) A few days ago I was talking with a fellow friend in recovery and he said, “living the recovery life is not a simple walk, but is is alot easier than walking in the hell we…
Proverbs 28:27…give and never lack
Proverbs 28:27, “Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.” (NLT) Ask anyone who helps the poor and they will tell you the blessings usually come back ten-fold. Even though we don’t give in order to receive, God always blesses us when we give. …
Proverbs 27…who’s keeping your choices sharp?
Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” (NLT) This past Tuesday I really got “sharpened.” I had breakfast with one of my mentors, lunch with a fellow “man on mission,” and dinner with a fellow recovery person. Although all of these friends are Christian each of the three conversations turned…
Proverbs 26–vomit-sawdust-insanity
Proverbs 26:11, “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.” (NLT) I’m sure you’ve heard the definition of insanity; “doing things the same way and expecting different results.” I can remember many years ago when I first started trying to stop drinking and drugging. I thought if I would exercise,…
Proverbs 24…why try to do good?
Solomon talks about why we should try to do good in Proverbs 24:12 (NIV) “…will he not repay each person according to what he has done?” Paul talks about it in Romans 2:6 (NIV), “God will give to each person according to what he has done.” James says pretty much the same in James 1:12 (NLT), “God…
Just a thought…
John 1:1-3, “In the beginning the Word already existed. the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He (Jesus) existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him.” (NLT) I remember the first time I ever stayed at a Hampton Inn several years ago. Back…
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.