by marshal | Jan 18, 2018 | Attitude, Holidays, Identity, Importance, Self-Control
I used to make New Year’s resolutions, but I found that by mid-January I would be wallowing in failure. Positive change is good, but so very difficult. I have come to realize that striving for change in my own strength is futile. This year I made no resolutions....
by marshal | Dec 7, 2017 | Attitude, Gratitude, Holidays
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7 NLT I remember the days when almost everything was mysterious and strange and amazing. I trusted people. I...
by marshal | Oct 19, 2017 | Attitude, Family, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Identity
Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 NIV The reality of this thought empowers me in many ways. I am an heir and joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17). I have an inheritance that will...
by marshal | Sep 21, 2017 | Attitude, Love, Priorities
Are you like me in finding it easier to love "Humanity" – the world, rather than loving "humanity" – my brother and sister? In 1 John 3:16, the apostle John points out the need to be ready to give up my life for my brothers and sisters....
by marshal | Sep 14, 2017 | Attitude, Gratitude, Love, Stewardship, Thanksgiving
Just as eternal life does not dwell in a murderer (1 John 3:15), so Godly love does not dwell in a miser (1 John 3:17). The book of Proverbs says that prosperity is found in generosity, A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed....
by marshal | Aug 24, 2017 | Attitude, Lessons Learned
Are you like me? Often whining about the circumstances of life? Much like the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness, I ask the silly question "Where is God and why must I suffer? Take me back to Egypt!" During difficult personal, financial, and...
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