Month: May 2010

Peace

Posted on May 28, 2010

THOUGHT:

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.  ~From a headstone in Ireland

Challenge

Your memories of your loved ones past are what keep them alive here on earth. Take some quiet time this Memorial Day to pause and reflect on those loved ones who have already entered God’s house. Share those memories with others who knew them, and thank God for being blessed with the time you had to make those memories.

Verse

From afar the LORD appears: With age-old love I have loved you; so I have kept my mercy toward you.

Reference

Jeremiah 31:3

Praise

Posted on May 27, 2010

THOUGHT:

Belonging to Christ does not immediately eliminate our sins, but it does crucify them.

Challenge

Reflect on Christ’s sacrifice, and understand He did not remove sins from your life, but He did free you from the destructive control they can have over your life.  You are human, but what He offers you is devine.  Accept His Gift and be eternally thankful. 

Verse

We know that our old self was crucified with him, so that our sinful body might be done away with, that we might no longer be in slavery to sin.

Reference

Romans 6:6

Goals

Posted on May 26, 2010

THOUGHT:

When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement: "My purpose is to ___________ today."

Challenge

Take control of your day before it starts. Be clear about your purpose and make sure it will be pleasing to God. With that foundation, embark on your day with confidence.

Verse

For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works in you both to desire and to work.

Reference

Philippians 2:13

Praise

Posted on May 25, 2010

THOUGHT:

It takes more than just believing in God, even satan believes in God.

Challenge

If you haven't done so lately, take a minute and praise God for your salvation through your faith in His Son. It only takes a minute to affirm your trust in Him, but the rewards are eternal.

Verse

Those on the path are the ones who have heard, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved.

Reference

Luke 8:12

Service

Posted on May 24, 2010

THOUGHT:

The noblest service comes from unseen hands.

Challenge

Feel the joy of doing good for God alone. Find an opportunity to serve another today without anyone else knowing. Enjoy knowing that you did good and the only one to get the credit will be God.

Verse

Willingly serving the Lord and not human beings,

Reference

Ephesians 6:7

Comfort

Posted on May 21, 2010

THOUGHT:

When I approach God in fear and trembling, I find not a tyrant, but a loving father.

Challenge

No matter what you have done or said today, go to God knowing that any fear you have will always be washed away by His love.

Verse

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Reference

Romans 8:39

Courage

Posted on May 20, 2010

THOUGHT:

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

Challenge

The mountain always looks the most steep when you are standing at its base. Ask God for the strength and courage to confront your most difficult challenges head on, instead of wasting precious time and energy rationalizing your inaction.

Verse

Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. Selfless Concern for the Church.

Reference

2 Corinthians 12:10

Priorities

Posted on May 19, 2010

THOUGHT:

We face another hectic day with barely enough time to do the things we "think we MUST" do. Even worse, then we have excuses not to do the things we SHOULD do.

Challenge

Make time to Think About God. Pray, read a passage from the Bible and meditate on what God is saying to you. Set aside those things that get in the way of time with Him.

Verse

To whom God chose to make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; it is Christ in you, the hope for glory.

Reference

Colossians 1:27

Praise

Posted on May 18, 2010

THOUGHT:

Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars.

Challenge

Look up to the stars tonight and imagine your perfect and everlasting life in Heaven with Christ. Then thank God for all your blessings and promise him you will make the best of your time here on earth.

Verse

I. The Story of the Nations - The Garden of Eden. This is the story of the heavens and the earth at their creation. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens—

Reference

Genesis 2:4

Courage

Posted on May 17, 2010

THOUGHT:

The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

Challenge

Ask God for the strength to act in a manner that emulates your vision of the best version of yourself. Continue these actions and watch and enjoy the transformation.

Verse

Obedience. Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Reference

1 Peter 1:13

Attitude

Posted on May 14, 2010

THOUGHT:

SPRING 5:5 An optimist is the human personification of spring.

Challenge

Personify Spring today and everyday by looking at the good in other people, the bright side of every situation, and having the faith that God will provide you everything you need for a better tomorrow.

Verse

As the smoke is dispersed, disperse them; as wax is melted by fire, so may the wicked perish before God.

Reference

Psalm 68:3

Evangelism

Posted on May 13, 2010

THOUGHT:

SPRING 4:5 - Every spring is the only spring - a perpetual astonishment.

Challenge

Be astonished today at the blessing of God’s beautiful world. Be astonished by it every day. Share your astonishment with others to remind them that the beauty of Spring is God’s work.

Verse

Love and truth will meet; justice and peace will kiss.

Reference

Psalm 85:11

Faith

Posted on May 12, 2010

THOUGHT:

SPRING 3:5 - The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day He created Spring.

Challenge

Spring is a time of rebirth not only in celebrating Christ’s rebirth, but also in celebrating the trees, flowers, and grasses. Everything about Spring seems to point toward newness, toward rebirth, toward hope of what’s to come. Make it your rebirth by recommitting to your love of Christ. Let your faith blossom this Spring!

Verse

Because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. Of this you have already heard through the word of truth, the gospel,

Reference

Colossians 1:5

Prayer

Posted on May 11, 2010

THOUGHT:

SPRING 2:5 - Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day.

Challenge

Chalk another one up for God! Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of God’s earth today. Give him a prayer of thanks for the beauty you see around you.

Verse

God also said: See, I give you every seed-bearing plant on all the earth and every tree that has seed-bearing fruit on it to be your food;

Reference

Genesis 1:29

Praise

Posted on May 10, 2010

THOUGHT:

SPRING 1:5 - Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer.

Challenge

Enjoy the beauties of Spring and remember to thank the composer for the blessing of its beauty.

Verse

Better a little with fear of the LORD than a great fortune with anxiety.

Reference

Proverbs 15:16

Love

Posted on May 7, 2010

THOUGHT:

The sweetest sounds to mortals given... Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven.

Challenge

Allow all the sweet sounds to echo back to your Mom by letting her know how much you love and appreciate her. Have a Happy Mother’s Day – the TAG Team!

Verse

So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Reference

1 Corinthians 13:13

Comfort

Posted on May 6, 2010

THOUGHT:

God’s love never ceases. Our disobedience cannot diminish it anymore than our goodness can increase it.

Challenge

Think of someone you know who feels separated from God’s love. Send them this TAGline along with a personal message that let’s them know God loves them.

Verse

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.

Reference

2 Thessalonians 3:5

Empathy

Posted on May 5, 2010

THOUGHT:

Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God

Challenge

Include God in EVERY moment in your life today. He does the same for you.

Verse

Psalm 46 God, the Protector of Zion - For the leader. A song of the Korahites. According to alamoth.

Reference

Psalm 46:1

Discipleship

Posted on May 4, 2010

THOUGHT:

Do not have your concert first, and then tune your instrument afterwards.

Challenge

Begin the day with the Word of God and prayer, and get into harmony with Him. Then, let your day be a masterpiece played for your Lord.

Verse

II - Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth; break into song; sing praise.

Reference

Psalm 98:4

Wisdom

Posted on May 3, 2010

THOUGHT:

In today's fast paced world, it seems we are more concerned about speed than direction.

Challenge

Take the time to focus on what is really important in life. Make sure your relationship with God is a top priority in your life.

Verse

The plans of the diligent end in profit, but those of the hasty end in loss.

Reference

Proverbs 21:5