Month: September 2013

Discipleship

Posted on September 30, 2013

THOUGHT:

In every community there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it."

Challenge

Listen to your heart and find a way to improve the community you live in. Repeat daily and you will ultimately improve the world you live in. You have the power to do it.

Verse

VI. The Duties of Christians Chapter 12 - Sacrifice of Body and Mind. I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Reference

Romans 12:1-2

Faith

Posted on September 27, 2013

THOUGHT:

Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.

Challenge

What unknowns are creating anxiety in your life? Trust that God has your future in His hands. Jesus showed us the future God has in store for those who love Him. Put your faith in Him.

Verse

No one has ever seen God. The only Son, God, who is at the Father’s side, has revealed him.

Reference

John 1:18

Discipleship

Posted on September 26, 2013

THOUGHT:

A Christian is nothing but a sinful man who has put himself to school for Christ for the honest purpose of becoming better.

Challenge

Start becoming better today. Pick up your textbook (the Bible) and begin reading. Also pay special attention to the lectures at church. Finally turn in your daily assignment (prayer) as often as you can.

Verse

Counsel to Timothy. If you will give these instructions to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching you have followed.

Reference

1 Tomothy 4:6

Gratitude

Posted on September 25, 2013

THOUGHT:

A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.

Challenge

God has blessed us all with enumerable gifts. Don’t take those for granted. Thank Him for His generosity by following a path today and every day of practicing good Christian principles and values in everything you do.

Verse

For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.

Reference

Romans 11:29

Wisdom

Posted on September 24, 2013

THOUGHT:

And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that we can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.

Challenge

Think About God...Begin to view the world each day through a new set of lenses prescribed by God. Open your heart to God and you will discover a secret that you can not wait to share.

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

Character

Posted on September 23, 2013

THOUGHT:

Trust is to human relationships what faith is to gospel living. It is the beginning place, the foundation upon which more can be built. Where trust is, love can flourish.

Challenge

Build a strong foundation of trust with those around you each day by constantly building your character. A good Christian character is not only a building block of trust but of where love can florish. Never stop building.

Verse

For no one can lay a foundation other than the one that is there, namely, Jesus Christ.

Reference

1 Corinthians 3:11

Discipleship

Posted on September 20, 2013

THOUGHT:

Life can be like the game of solitaire. When you cheat, you cheat only yourself.

Challenge

Always be true to yourself. Don't cut corners or compromise your personal values. Life is much more gratifying when you know you're living God's way.

Verse

So for one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, it is a sin.

Reference

James 4:17

Discipleship

Posted on September 19, 2013

THOUGHT:

Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life.

Challenge

Not being trusted by others can eat away at you. Ensure this never happens by giving those around you every reason to trust you by constantly earning their trust. Following the Ten Commandments is a great place to start. Start today!

Verse

In the morning let me hear of your mercy, for in you I trust. Show me the path I should walk, for I entrust my life to you.

Reference

Psalm 143:8

Character

Posted on September 18, 2013

THOUGHT:

When you stretch the truth, watch out for the snapback.

Challenge

Think back of times when a little stretch of the truth has come back to bite or haunt you. Avoid another bad experience like that by committing to keeping to just truth (no-stretching!). If you find yourself veering from the path. Think About God, and what He’d like to be hearing from you… then proceed.

Verse

My lips shall not speak falsehood, nor my tongue utter deceit!

Reference

Job 27:4

Attitude

Posted on September 17, 2013

THOUGHT:

So much has been given to me, I have no time to ponder over that which has been denied.

Challenge

Focus and build on your strengths… Don't waste time worrying about what you don't have.  Find a way to develop your talents in a way that would be pleasing to God.

Verse

I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.

Reference

Philippians 4:13

Discipleship

Posted on September 16, 2013

THOUGHT:

The world is but a canvas to our imaginations.

Challenge

Imagine more starting today. Paint a greater picture for your future by covering your canvas with goodness, kindness, empathy, and love. Show the world one of God’s masterpieces!

Verse

In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

Reference

Galatians 5:22

Gratitude

Posted on September 13, 2013

THOUGHT:

For today and it's blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.

Challenge

Look around… It does not take long to recognize how blessed you really are. Let your attitude be a reflection of your appreciation for all the blessings God has provided you.

Verse

All good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.

Reference

James 1:17

Attitude

Posted on September 12, 2013

THOUGHT:

You can’t change the wind, but you can set the sails.

Challenge

Set your sails in the direction of Christ. Let the Holy Spirit be your wind. Follow His teaching, use Him as an example in everything you do, and thank Him daily for all His many blessings.

Verse

And God, who knows the heart, bore witness by granting them the holy Spirit just as he did us.

Reference

Acts 15:8

Discipleship

Posted on September 11, 2013

THOUGHT:

Our challenge is not to find better values but to be faithful to those we profess.

Challenge

Show the world (and yourself) that you consistently apply your good Christian values in everything you do. If you slip up confess, apologize, and ask for forgiveness from others and from God. Full disclosure and repentance of your mistakes show you are true to your values.

Verse

The Lord does not delay his promise, as some regard “delay,” but he is patient with you, not wishing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

Reference

2 Peter 3:9

Attitude

Posted on September 10, 2013

THOUGHT:

Words which do not reflect the light of Christ increase the darkness.

Challenge

Use words that are Christ-like throughout your day. Let your words be a beacon of kindness, sympathy, joy, encouragement… You know, shine the love of Christ in everything you do.

Verse

For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to bring to light the knowledge of the glory of God on the face of [Jesus] Christ.

Reference

2 Corinthians 4:6

Faith

Posted on September 9, 2013

THOUGHT:

All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen.

Challenge

The world is a fantastical place. Think elephant, semiconductor, the moon and stars, the internet, the Son of God walking among men. How can anyone believe all this came from a bunch of dirt and chemicals lying around? Trust your common sense and your faith in God that he is the explanation for the creation of fantastical thing around you. You’ll find trusting in God mighty comforting.

Verse

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.

Reference

Proverbs 3:5-6

Attitude

Posted on September 6, 2013

THOUGHT:

Just one positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

Challenge

Take a little time each morning to conjure up a positive thought or two.  How about Thinking About God?  Reflecting on your daily TAGline?  Counting your Blessings?  However you decide, keep that positive thought with you throughout the day and see what a great day you have.

Verse

She said, “If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.”

Reference

Mark 5:28

Discipleship

Posted on September 5, 2013

THOUGHT:

Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me.

Challenge

Wrap yourself in Christ. Don’t just wait for your evening prayers or the Sunday church gathering to Think About God. Keep him at the forefront of everything you do and you’ll see the positive results immediately.

Verse

Furnish you with all that is good, that you may do his will. May he carry out in you what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever [and ever]. Amen.

Reference

Hebrews 13:21

Habits

Posted on September 4, 2013

THOUGHT:

Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means

Challenge

Set an example of your Christian beliefs by the life you live. Your actions will always speak louder than your words.

Verse

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Reference

James 3:13

Courage

Posted on September 3, 2013

THOUGHT:

For the one who continues, failure becomes impossible.

Challenge

Think for a second: What is the most difficult challenge I'm going to face today? Now remember that God is behind you and keep moving forward. If you are working for Him there is no impossible.

Verse

But the one who peers into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres, and is not a hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, such a one shall be blessed in what he does.

Reference

James 1:25