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
"A moderately good man knows he's not very good; a thoroughly bad man thinks he's alright!" C.S. Lewis
"Pride goeth before a fall." Proverbs 16:18
"From whence cometh my help? My help comes from the Lord......He who keeps you will not slumber...." Psalm 121: 1-7
"Be doers of the Word and not hearers only...." James 1:22
Spirit, stir us not only to proclaim the Good News, but to take action in relieving the suffering of others!
God sees into the heart; past your wrinkles!
Let the Spirit move you to engage with people different than yourself.
".....in His hand is the life of every living thing..." Job 12:7-10
"Complete self-confidence is not merely a sin, it's a weakness." G K Chesterton
The Shepherd leads us through the Wolf pack.
Peace comes from building your home and setting your hearts on the Rock!
Is it true what Benjamin Franklin contended; that "nothing is sure but death and taxes?"
" They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for." (Tom Bodet)
Rejoice in Hope; Be Patient in Tribulation
With the indwelling Holy Spirit, we are never disconnected from the Source!!
Be grateful! Patience is a virtue, possess it if you can.......
Is the Dog "man's best friend?" Didn't God give us our "best friend" in the Garden?
Trust that God wants what is best for you, despite your circumstances
Unity channels the expression of love for our fellow man
Blaming God for our fallen world's disasters actually makes no sense.
When the Spirit of love works through others it is truly remarkable to see!
Point out the presence of God that we find EVERYWHERE to others!
"Salvation isn't for those who earn it....those who are "good" enough to get in!"
Young at Heart Means Not Forgetting How to Play
When your problems really heat up, the Lord is there to provide the shade!
There are those who have finished the race and cheer us on.
The consequences of our sin is not always easily erased for those affected.
WE tend to forget when there is a tragedy that God can often be found in the response
Thank you for grandchildren and the chance to relive our carefree youth!
Part of loving each other is acting as the dry chemical in an emergency
Be thankful for the things that sometimes frustrate you!
How do you moor in blow? God provides the mooring but also the help mate you need to pick it up!
Satan is the Prince of this World and believers would do well to remember they arebehind enemy lines.
Lack of enthusiasm from time to time is normal; but BE RELIABLE.
God forgets all our sins, past, present and future; that is He forgets the sins of those who love Him!
"If you always tell the truth you never have to remember anything!" (Mark Twain)
We are all the little brother or sister of Jesus
Faith and reason have no quarrel; only faith and our fear, insecurities and emotions.
When you're upside down, feeding you with the Word can right your ship!
" I am liking your Jesus very much! It's just your Christians I don't care for." (MaHatma Gandhi)
Put a smile on your face and pretty soon you start to feel happy.
"And what is it that the Lord requires of you, but to do justly, LOVE MERCY, and walk humbly with your God.: Micah 6:8
God has a plan for those who love Him, to heal and restore. Look at Joni Erickson Tada, Chuck Colson, Eric Lidell and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
"A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult." (Proverbs 12:16)
Help us open the door to the Light of the Son, and let Him see every messy room in our house.
The constant presence of the Holy Spirit nudges the Believer in the right direction, even if rerouting required!
The Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. (Mark 26:41)
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