Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn;…
Tag: Trust
Trusting God – Part 2
Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”…
Trusting God – Part 1
Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made…
Constructing Confidence
When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place.The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?The Lord is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to…
Do What Feels Good!
In one form or another, we will hear (and at times, perhaps say) something similar to this phrase. There are times, however, when this advice falls flat and will leave us feeling more hollow than before we chose this course of action. What is the highest pursuit of a human being if not to please…
Super Villain Survey
So you’ve always wanted to be a bad guy, huh? Here is your chance to see how you would stack up to the competition! What is your preferred mode of transportation? (Broom, Starship, Pirate Ship, Dragon, Sports Car, other) ____________________ What do you want to take control of? (Home, Neighborhood, Job, County, Tri-State Area, Credit…
Trust
Trust, accompanied by doing good, finding pleasure in the Lord, and committing our path to the Lord, provides a necessary foundation for the security and confidence we intensely long for, especially in the face of such harmful forces as anger, grief, or fear. The abundance (or lack) of trust we have in a person, place,…
The Ransom For A Life
What is the eventual fate of those who trust in themselves? I don’t mean next year. I don’t mean twenty or fifty years from now. I mean ultimately. What can a person gain in this life to exchange for infinity? What wealth of possessions or physical strength can guarantee immortality? What is worth eternal trust?…
The God of Peace
Do you feel ill equipped for what is upon you? Do you feel robbed of peace? Have you ever been frustrated by going to potential sources of peace that did not deliver as promised? Would you like to know more about a peace you don’t have to purchase? Now may the God of peace, who…
Planning For Tomorrow’s Tomorrow!
“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.” Proverbs 13:22 In our quest to become financially free, we recognize God as the owner of everything, including “our” wealth. We also recognize the opportunity to use today’s resources in a way that benefits the…
Food for Thought 