Month: March 2007

Evangelism

Posted on March 30, 2007

THOUGHT:

Discipleship is not having people follow you as much as it is lifting others up to see the Lord.

Challenge

Some people think the best way to lead someone to the Lord is to tell them everything they need to know about God. Instead, open a path of learning by inviting them to your church or give them a Bible. The Lord will supply what they need to follow Him.

Verse

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Reference

Colossians 3:16

Forgiveness

Posted on March 29, 2007

THOUGHT:

The power of reconciliation is stronger than revenge.

Challenge

It is amazing how forgiveness can change the hearts of two people in conflict. If you are angry with someone, forgive and seek forgiveness. Allow reconciliation to heal your relationship.

Verse

If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you.

Reference

Matthew 6:14

Attitude

Posted on March 28, 2007

THOUGHT:

Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. - Michael Jordon

Challenge

Two of God’s many blessings include reasoning and persistence. Use these powerful blessings today to overcome today’s obstacles. At the end of the day thank God for these and all your blessings.

Verse

I will lead the blind on a way they do not know; by paths they do not know I will guide them. I will turn darkness into light before them, and make crooked ways straight. These are my promises: I made them, I will not forsake them.

Reference

Isaiah 42:16

Goals

Posted on March 27, 2007

THOUGHT:

Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Mahatma Gandhi

Challenge

It’s March - statistics show that many of our New Year’s resolutions may be weakening. Never give up. Push forward and ask for God’s guidance and help to see you through your goals.

Verse

God’s Indomitable Love in Christ. We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

Reference

Romans 8:28, 31

Wisdom

Posted on March 26, 2007

THOUGHT:

A truly good person will sell his parrot to the town gossip without moving away.

Challenge

Make a pledge today to stop talking about others unless it is positive and in praise of. Remember the saying: “If you don’t have something good to say about someone, don’t say anything at all.”

Verse

Without wood the fire dies out; without a talebearer strife subsides.

Reference

Proverbs 26:20

Wisdom

Posted on March 23, 2007

THOUGHT:

Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least.

Challenge

Open your mind and your heart today to the constructive ideas of others. Don’t allow these personal opportunities for growth and improvement to be blocked by your shield of defensiveness and insecurity.

Verse

The way of fools is right in their own eyes, but those who listen to advice are the wise.

Reference

Proverbs 12:15

Faith

Posted on March 22, 2007

THOUGHT:

The hardships of life are sent not by an unkind destiny to crush, but to challenge.

Challenge

Remember that God will not send any hardship your way that he has not provided you the strength to handle. When faced with a hardship, accept the challenge and have faith that God will provide you strength equal to the challenge.

Verse

Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.

Reference

Isaiah 41:10

Kindness

Posted on March 21, 2007

THOUGHT:

Whatever is in your heart will overflow in your speech.

Challenge

Does your speech reflect that God is in your heart? If not, let your speech overflow with God’s love. Today, let someone know you care for them, and that God loves them and cares for them as well.

Verse

For like something stuck in the throat is that food. “Eat and drink,” they say to you, but their hearts are not with you;

Reference

Proverbs 23:7

Prayer

Posted on March 20, 2007

THOUGHT:

On days where everything seems to go wrong, remember that help is only a prayer away.

Challenge

Can you trust God to hear your cry for help today in a moment of need? God is listening, and if you listen to His response, you will find comfort.

Verse

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Reference

Psalm 34:15

Service

Posted on March 19, 2007

THOUGHT:

God designed you to be whole and complete, such that every part of your life interconnects with His love and His plan.

Challenge

Use at least two parts of your life to show you're a Christian today. Use your hands to aid, your words to comfort, your ears to listen, your . . . (you fill in the exact acts).

Verse

Concluding Prayer. May the God of peace himself make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Reference

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Discipleship

Posted on March 16, 2007

THOUGHT:

What is visible, proclaims the existence of something invisible.

Challenge

Just as we don't see the wind, but we see its effect; so to, we don't see Christ, but we see His effect through others. Make sure others can see Christ in you today. When the wind is blowing it's a statement, when Christ is in you, noone should need to ask if you're a christian.

Verse

Ever since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what he has made. As a result, they have no excuse;

Reference

Romans 1:20

Comfort

Posted on March 15, 2007

THOUGHT:

You may stumble, you may fall, but God is there to help you through it all.

Challenge

God is there for you in good times and in bad - remember to count your blessings and thank him daily. Make it a habit and make it happen!

Verse

The Father’s Plan of Salvation. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens,

Reference

Ephesians 1:3

Comfort

Posted on March 14, 2007

THOUGHT:

A wise 7 year old once said, "If your pray before bed, you will sleep better"

Challenge

Christ agrees with my daughter. Before you go to bed tonight, ask the Lord to take your burdens. He can handle them while you sleep and the rest is much better without the load.

Verse

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.

Reference

Philippians 4:6

Attitude

Posted on March 13, 2007

THOUGHT:

When I get up in the morning, I sit on the side of my bed and say, "God, if I don't get anything else done today, I want to know You and love You better."

Challenge

What a great attitude and inspirational way to start your day. Print this TAGline and place it next to your bed, read it each morning and see how you can make it come true throughout the day.

Verse

But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory now and to the day of eternity. [Amen.]

Reference

2 Peter 3:18

Faith

Posted on March 12, 2007

THOUGHT:

Faith is like electricity. You can't see it, but you can see the light.

Challenge

Neither the power or the intention of our Father's plan is always visible to us. Ask God to give you the strength to recognize your faith will help to light the path of righteousness.

Verse

Chapter 42 - Then Job answered the LORD and said: I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be hindered.

Reference

Job 42:1-2

Wisdom

Posted on March 9, 2007

THOUGHT:

The kind of abundance that Jesus promised is a measure of the quality of life, not the quantity of possessions.

Challenge

Spend a minute right now reviewing the blessings the Lord has provided for you. Remember to thank Him by sharing His promise with others.

Verse

A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.

Reference

John 10:10

Forgiveness

Posted on March 8, 2007

THOUGHT:

Some decisions may take you out of God’s will, but never out of His reach.

Challenge

We have all sinned against God. Don’t despair, He is still by your side. Ask for forgiveness, then continue to seek His will.

Verse

If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.

Reference

2 Timothy 2:13

Anxiety

Posted on March 7, 2007

THOUGHT:

When we get tangled up in our problems, be still. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.

Challenge

Take a few still moments in a quiet place, relax, and Think About God. Calm your restlessness knowing that God will help unwravel your problems.

Verse

In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name.

Reference

Psalm 23:2-3

Courage

Posted on March 5, 2007

THOUGHT:

Blessed are those who are persecuted. You don’t have to look for it - if you are living by God’s word, persecution will find you.

Challenge

If you are living by Go⁤ s word, your righteous living is going to draw criticism from non-believers. Rather than be tempted to "blend into the crowd", use these times to strengthen your faith by standing firm to your beliefs.

Verse

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Reference

Matthew 5:10

Worship

Posted on March 2, 2007

THOUGHT:

In the bible, worship is defined as a verb, not a noun.

Challenge

This Sunday morning when you go to church, participate in the service, don't just go to a place.

Verse

But this I do admit to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our ancestors and I believe everything that is in accordance with the law and written in the prophets.

Reference

Acts 24:14

Discipleship

Posted on March 1, 2007

THOUGHT:

Every minute is filled with choices, choices that draw you closer to God or farther away from him.

Challenge

Remember to include God in your choices today. Print this TAGline and carry it with you, or use another daily reminder to Think About God as you make your decisions today.

Verse

I call heaven and earth today to witness against you: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live,

Reference

Deuteronomy 30:19