Contentment Should Always Replace Complaining
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and listed generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:14-15 The only and most strenuous exercise some of us ever [...]
Patience is the Key to Peace and Unity
With patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2b-3 "God, give me patience!" I've heard it hundreds of times and have even said it a few. Ok, I may have said it more than a [...]
Seek the Lord’s Strength and Presence Continuously
Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually! Psalm 105:4 When my wife, Lari, and I started dating, it completely changed my life for the good. She was a student at Winthrop University, and I was a student at the University of South Carolina. I burned up [...]
Plans are Great When God Directs
The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 I learned quickly to use a planner and calendar when I started college. High school wasn't so bad, but in college, I had so many more things I had to do that I [...]
Rest is Available to All Who Dare to Cast
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Saturdays always seem to be a workday around our house. We always seem to have projects and lists of things to do to keep up our home. Caulking, painting, cleaning, washing, sorting, folding, and other [...]
God’s Presence is Always with Us
Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 I've often heard that the Lord will never give you more than you can handle. I think that statement is only partially true. [...]