The 7 best doctors: Sunshine, Water, Rest, Air, Exercise, Diet & Prayer.
Too often we seek man-made medicines to cure our ills. In 2017, make a resolution to achieve a more balanced life physically, mentally and spiritually by taking a daily dose of God's gifts. No appointments necessary...Happy New Year! The TAGteam
I - I praise you, LORD, for you raised me up and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.
Psalm 30:2
Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God.
When was the last time you stopped to think about how you could improve as a Christian? Find ways, starting today, to start acting more like a Christian in all aspects of your life. You will be surprised how it will affect your overall happiness as well as those around you.
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.
Colossians 3:12-14
Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
Are you harboring any feelings of anger, resentment, envy or jealousy? While you may feel you are justified in feeling this way, God challenges us as Christians to forgive one another. Find a way to take the high road and seek reconciliation and it will remove the bitter taste in your mouth and the poison in your soul.
All bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, and reviling must be removed from you, along with all malice.
Ephesians 4:31
Oh, how great the peace and quietness he would possess if he could cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.
Choose God. Don't succumb to worldly or useless fears and anxieties. Let your faith give you confidence that God is walking your path with you. With God at your side, you can find a path to exchange your anxiety with peace.
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD; the LORD will be their trust.
Jeramiah 17:7
A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
God could have made all our dreams come true, but in His wisdom He chose a more empowered path for us. Grab these opportunities to show Him you get it by doing the hard work necessary to be a positive force during your time here on earth.
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion,
2 Peter 1:5-6
Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family and to create memories that will last forever. Jesus is God's perfect gift to us. The important thing is not only to receive His gift, but to share it with others on Christmas and every other day of the year.
Celebrate the birth of Christ by spreading your love this weekend with family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. It's what Jesus taught us, expects from us, and it's simply the right thing to do. Merry CHRISTmas... The TAGTeam!
And she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:7
Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.
Be your best. Always give 100%. Never let up. And most important of all - never lose faith. Failure is not an option.
And prospered in all his ways, for the LORD was with him.
1 sAMUAL 18:14
One reason people resist change is that they focus on what they have to give up, instead of what they have to gain.
Most of the time when we think about change or contemplate our resistance to change, we focus on lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, careers, relocations, and even hairstyles!). When was the last time you thought about changing your priorities in your life in a way that would help you grow as a Christian? In all things change is inevitable, growth is optional.
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Two things to remember in life: take care of your thoughts when you're alone and take care of your words when you're not.
The only thing in life you have total control of is your thoughts. Because your thoughts lead to your actions, they ultimately define who you are and what you stand for in life. Ask God for the will and strength to filter out negative and evil thoughts so that when you do act and speak it will be a reflection of His love.
No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29
Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.
Include God in all the things you think and do today, realizing that with Him all things are possible. Truly believe in Him and reap the rewards of your faith.
Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26
I make no apology for wanting to make a profit - the more I make, the bigger percentage will go to charity. So most of the work I do now is motivated by that.
With Christmas around the corner, are you using your success for personal profit or looking to share your gifts with those in need? Spend a minute reflecting on the greatest gift of all - Jesus Christ, and what He means to you. How are you going to share a bigger percentage of this amazing gift with others? Let God's gift motivate you today.
Now as you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love we have for you, may you excel in this gracious act also.
2 Corinthians 8:7
I hope it is true that a man can die and yet not only live in others, but give them life, and not only life, but that great consciousness of life.
Be kind, be giving, be loving, and be humble today and throughout your life. Create positive memories for all those who know you. The character of your legacy will have a greater impact than you can imagine.
None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself.
Romans 14:7
To be trusted is a greatest compliment.
Trust is earned through honesty and character. Make sure you earn everyone's trust by being consistently honest and building a strong character based on Christian values.
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.
Psalm 143:8
Are your words trying to prove you're right, or improve your relationships?
As you go through the day, make a genuine effort to listen to others instead of focusing on your response. Sometimes you add more to the conversation and relationship by just listening.
Whoever answers before listening, theirs is folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:13
No matter how high the powers of reason, no matter how deep the intellect, no one can fully discover God's messages without paying the cost of true discipleship.
What is the cost of true discipleship? Is it spending more time and energy strengthening your knowledge of Christ's word? Is it getting out of your comfort zone and talking to others about your faith? Is it giving up worldly possessions in order to share with those in need? Whatever it means to you, remember the benefits of being closer to God outweigh any perceived costs.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 16:24
You shouldn't flatter yourself with your faith in God if you don't have charity for your neighbor.
You can't be a true follower of Jesus without charity in your heart and in your deeds. What have you done recently to demonstrate your faith in God through your actions? What will you do today?
So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Indeed someone may say, “You have faith and I have works.” Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works.
James 2:17-18
You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.
Cast away from your comfort zone and sail away on a new journey in your life. It may be a little uncomfortable at first, but you will find the strength to go on with the help of God and friends. Enjoy your voyage.
I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
I began learning long ago that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.
As we enter this season of giving, take a moment to recognize all your God given gifts. Enjoy true happiness by finding a way to share your gifts with those in need. No gift receipts required.
Each looking out not for his own interests, but [also] everyone for those of others.
Philippians 2:4
It is not enough to aim, you must hit.
And in order to hit, you must pull the trigger. In other words, you cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind. Ultimately your results are a by product of your ACTIONS, not just your thoughts. Ask God for the courage and energy to turn your good intentions into good deeds today.
Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. Confidence Before God.
1 John 3:18
Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.
Share your acid with God, let Him show you the way to neutralize the temptation toward anger and find an alternative path to pour your energy into something more productive.
No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it. Warning Against Idolatry.
1 Corinthians 10:13
God gave us mouths that close and ears that don't...That must tell us something.
Spend more time really listening to everyone you talk to today. You will be surprised what you may hear.
Whoever answers before listening, theirs is folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:13
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
Be more compassionate today. Focus on Christ's example. The more you focus on others, the happier you will feel about yourself.
[And] be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.
Ephesians 4:32
Many people confuse milestones with goals.
This is unfortunate because milestones while important are just steps toward a goal. Go long and create big goals and then actively work on milestones to get there. Leading a good Christian life is perhaps the most rewarding goal. Commit to daily milestones to work toward that goal and you'll lead a happy fulfilling life along the way.
Although I myself have grounds for confidence even in the flesh. Paul’s Autobiography. If anyone else thinks he can be confident in flesh, all the more can I.
Philippians 3:!4
Faith is the complete reliance on the power and goodness of Spirit and the firm belief that you are always connected to this goodness.
Always affirm your faith and not your doubt through prayer and your on-going good deeds. Rely on the Holy Spirit to strengthen your faith and guide your actions.
In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But, if you listen, you may learn something new.
Stop always worrying about how you are going to respond or what you should say. The next time you find yourself in conversation, focus and really listen to what is being said. Not only will your answer be more thoughtful and relevant, you may even learn something new!
Turning your ear to wisdom, inclining your heart to understanding;
Proverbs 2:2
Before you pray - BELIEVE. Before you speak - LISTEN. Before you spend - EARN. Before you write - THINK. Before you Quit - Try AGAIN. Before you die - LIVE.
What values guide your life each day? What do you stand for? Are you just going through the motions? Think about it...Think About God more often each day and you will live a more inspired life. Try it for a few weeks and then maybe these questions will be a little easier for you to answer.
The True Disciple. “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Matthew 7:21
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
As you pause from your hurried life on this day of Thanksgiving, allow your feelings of gratitude to truly permeate your attitude and your approach to your life throughout the year. Let your daily prayers be a reminder of your many blessings and ask God to help you to maintain a grateful heart so you can always focus your life on what really matters. Happy Thanksgiving from the TAGteam!
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name;
Psalm 100:4
SILENT and LISTEN are spelled with the same letters.... Think about it!
Find some time today to allow your mind to grow SILENT for just a few minutes and LISTEN for the peaceful whisper of God's plan for you.
Many are the plans of the human heart, but it is the decision of the LORD that endures.
Proverbs 19:21
Some complain that ministers today do not know how to preach; but is it not equally true that our congregations do not know how to hear?
During this weekend's service, commit your full attention. No daydreaming, no thinking about all you have to do the rest of the day, no distractions, just 100% focus on all that is said and sung. After the service reflect on God's work and find a way to practice the Gospel with your actions.
He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” The Calming of a Storm at Sea.
Luke 8:21
Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows.
Perform good acts (of kindness, charity, and compassion) throughout your day. Never hesitate, even if it is as simple as a smile, or listening to someone in need of a compassionate ear. Bring a little goodness to the world around you.
Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7