1 John 5:21, “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” I was sharing with a group last night about the transformation that took place in my life several years ago. The transformation took place in a very subtle way and happened without me really knowing. Evidence in the transformation taking place appeared in my thought processes…
Category: P.E.A.C.E.
The acronym P.E.A.C.E. serves as a simple way to become the best you can be at everything you do.
Ants “just do it”
Proverbs 6:6-11, “Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise. Without leader, administrator, or ruler, it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food during harvest. How long will you stay in bed, you slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a…
It’s easy…
Colossians 3:12-14, “Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so also you must forgive. Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity.” My August…
Answers to prayers for DUMMIES…
1 John 5:14-15 (NIV) “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us–whatever we ask–we know that we have what we asked of him.” Read the above scripture a few times and reflect on what…
More on Faith
James 2:8, “Come near to God and he will come near to you.” (NIV) James 2:10, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” (NIV) I was talking with a friend the other day and he shared with me his intent of focusing on hooking up with God the first thing in the…
seek first to Understand
YOURSELF! This thought came to me as I was listening to a close friend share her most recent victory with me in her continuing quest to grow beyond the beliefs and bondage of her past. On more than one occassion I’ve talked about our beliefs and how they control our thoughts and our thoughts are the…
Another Season
Ecclesiastes 3:1, “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” A couple of my blog followers have contacted me wondering if I am still alive as it’s been almost two weeks since my last blog. I am still alive and feeling pretty relieved right now. Over the last couple of…
It’s not Rocket Science
John 8:31-32, “Jesus said to the people who believed in him, ‘You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (NLT) Last week I played golf with my college basketball, assistant coach, Joe Campoli. He and I have always…
Why Humble?
Psalm 138:6, “Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.” This is very powerful scripture written through David. In order to stay close to God we must humble ourselves. The best way this blogger with an ego that is just waiting to take things over…
“ITS”
Joshua 1:9, “This is my command–be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” A couple of days ago I received an email update from a dear friend who is fighting cancer. She is fighting a difficult battle and was quite candid in…