We live in a world that has been driven to the brink by natural disasters, political divisiveness, and a pandemic that threatened to crush the world's socioeconomic infrastructure, no less the health and welfare of every individual. Dr. Thurston draws on
"Haters gonna hate, hate, hate. Baby, Im just gonna shake, shake, shake it off." Taylor Swift
"Siblings: Children of the same parents, each of whom is absolutely normal until they get together." (Sam Levenson)
A text out of context is a pretext for a proof text!
You've got to put your anchor down in the right place.
Every unplanned obstacle is an opportunity.
The Spirit makes certain that your connection to the Father never sputters out
His eternal power and divine nature have been on display since the beginning of Creation....you only have to LOOK
When discouraged BELIEVE that God will work things out to the benefit of those who have faith.
Need a miracle? Look closely at a baby!
You might be in the race, but heading around the track in the wrong direction!
Self-discipline leads to a more meanignful relationship with your Savior
Thank god for moms! Theirs is the first heartbeat any of us ever hear!
The Shepherd knows the call of each of His sheep, as you know the cry of your own child.
The Creator of the Universe is ALWAYS On Call 24/7
The Holy Spirit allows one to have the courage of their convictions.
Miracles by definition lie outside the realm of science......
Never make the mistake of fearing God's power but forgetting His goodness!
Words matter, and the Word of the Lord matters most. Religions are NOT all the same.
The light wouldn't be the Light if there was no dark!
We need to avoid being conformed to this world and overwhelmed by bad news when the Good News we have to share will easily overwhelm the other!
Don't immediately depend on yourselves in times of stress; depend on the ONE with the real cape!!
Stay focused on the Son to keep from drowning.
The Bible is a giant Love Letter! if you can't find time to read it....listen to it!!
Better to take things with gratitude than take them for granted.
The true essence of beauty is comfort with your own imperfection.
"If God both can and wants to abolish evil, then why is there evil in the world?" (Epicurus 300BC)
"Whoever among you who is without sin cast the first stone!" John 8:7
Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind.
The fingerprints of the Creator are literally EVERYWHERE. You just have to look.
Admitting a mistake is NEVER a sign of weakness, but a demonstration of an open heart.
He is the vine, we are the branches. There are no branches without the vine!!
Don't say anything if you can't say something nice!
Let nothing keep you from getting to Jesus!
Despite experience, expertise, instrumentation and equipment, the good sailor knows he is always at the mercy of forces beyond his control.
"He has showed you oh man, what is Good. And what does the Lord require of you? To love mercy, act justly and walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)
"We know that all things work together for good for them that love God." (Romans 8:28)
Born again means WANTING to be obedient and demonstrate the love of Christ to others
We are both born anew and receive an inheritance from Christ!
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