Month: April 2017

Empathy

Posted on April 28, 2017

THOUGHT:

I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it.

Challenge

Pray for the courage to show others you understand their plight and their needs. Then show them you understand, that you care, and that you are willing to help in whatever way God's gifts have blessed you. Share your blessings to bring to action your empathy.

Verse

He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Reference

Matthew 22:37-39

Attitude

Posted on April 27, 2017

THOUGHT:

Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is.

Challenge

The good news is also that God does know what your full potential is. He knows you better than you do. Follow His lead, quietly meditate with Him to help discover what that plan is. Pray for the strength and perseverance to find His path and follow it daily.

Verse

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.

Reference

Jeremiah 1:5

Discipleship

Posted on April 26, 2017

THOUGHT:

Big jobs usually go to those who prove their ability to outgrow small ones.

Challenge

Discipleship is a place where this is especially true. Jesus makes it clear that when it comes to personal discipleship, He is more interested in quality than quantity. Strengthen your commitment to loving, serving, and sharing God in everything you do. Grow in Jesus.

Verse

He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.

Reference

Mark 16:15

Attitude

Posted on April 25, 2017

THOUGHT:

Your life is either a celebration or a chore...The choice is yours.

Challenge

It is easy to complain and grow weary of life's challenges. It is just as easy to look around and see all good fortune in your life. Find a way today to reflect on the things you are thankful for in your life. Now take a moment and think if you are spending enough of your time each day nourishing what really matters and makes you happy. The bad news is you're probably not; the good news is that there is still time to start.

Verse

A joyful heart is the health of the body, but a depressed spirit dries up the bones.

Reference

Proverbs 17:22

Hope

Posted on April 24, 2017

THOUGHT:

Hope is necessary in every situation.

Challenge

True hope represents genuine evidence of your faith. No matter where you are in your life right now, good times or bad times, allow your actions to reflect your hopeful and optimistic attitude about tomorrow and the days to follow. These thoughts, combined with your prayers, will fuel your spirit and guide your actions to move closer to God's plan for you. Never lose hope!

Verse

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.

Reference

Romans 15:13

Comfort

Posted on April 21, 2017

THOUGHT:

When you get to your wits end, you will find, God lives there.

Challenge

No one likes to get into a hopeless place but it does happen once in a while. Know this - God will be there helping you through it. Carry the comfort of an every loving God throughout your day knowing He WILL be there when you need Him most.

Verse

VII - To Sheol the wicked will depart, all the nations that forget God.

Reference

Psalm 9:18

Encouragement

Posted on April 20, 2017

THOUGHT:

Too often what we read and profess become part of our libraries and vocabularies instead of part of our lives.

Challenge

It is truly beneficial to pursue inspiration from books, podcasts, movies, music and even from today's TAGline. However, if you don't internalize it and allow it to influence your actions and your life, it is of little value. Make more of an effort today to allow the things that inspire you to be more than just a superficial mask. Digest it and let it inspire your actions in order that you may positively influence those around you.

Verse

We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works.

Reference

Hebrews 10:24

Encouragement

Posted on April 19, 2017

THOUGHT:

A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.

Challenge

While it is easy to praise success, encouragement during or after failure is so much more powerful and meaningful. It's not easy finding the right words, but they will mean more than you know to the recipient. Your encouraging words WILL change their lives. How powerful is that?

Verse

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus,

Reference

Romans 15:5

Prayer

Posted on April 18, 2017

THOUGHT:

Prayer immediately turns us into something greater than ourselves.

Challenge

Never underestimate the power of prayer. We are always better when we include God in our lives. Have you talked to God yet today?

Verse

Call to me, and I will answer you; I will tell you great things beyond the reach of your knowledge.

Reference

Jeremiah 33:3

Hope

Posted on April 17, 2017

THOUGHT:

Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.

Challenge

Ever notice how rain or shine Easter day smells like spring, renewal, hope? Take some quiet time this Easter to meditate on the true meaning of Easter and smell the abundant God-given new life springing up around you. Happy Easter... the TAG Team.

Verse

II. The Gift and Call of God in Baptism - Blessing. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Reference

1 Peter 1:3

Gratitude

Posted on April 14, 2017

THOUGHT:

Good Friday is the Day Death Died.

Challenge

Jesus suffered died and was buried later to be resurrected for us, for our sins, and for our salvation. He showed us the path to eternal life. Show Him your gratitude today through prayer and preparation for His Easter celebration. Good Friday to all... The TAG Team.

Verse

Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Reference

John 14:6

Praise

Posted on April 13, 2017

THOUGHT:

It is impossible to praise or thank God too much.

Challenge

When you thank God for the many pleasures He provides, you affirm Him as your Lord from whom all blessings flow. When adversity strikes and you thank Him anyway, you show that you trust in His sovereignty. Fill up the spare moments of your life today with praise and thanksgiving.

Verse

Psalm 146 Trust in God the Creator and Redeemer - Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, my soul; I will praise the LORD all my life, sing praise to my God while I live.

Reference

Psalm 146:1-2

Courage

Posted on April 12, 2017

THOUGHT:

If you have nothing to lose by trying and everything to gain if successful, by all means, try.

Challenge

Spend a minute with the Lord right now and commit to do at least one thing that you've been procrastinating over. Make it happen and stay focused on the one who strengthens you throughout the process.

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

Evangelism

Posted on April 11, 2017

THOUGHT:

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather have one walk beside me than merely point the way.

Challenge

We have all heard and understand the expression that “actions speak louder than words.” Walk the Talk today!

Verse

In their actions even children can playact though their deeds be blameless and right.

Reference

Proverbs 20:11

Discipleship

Posted on April 10, 2017

THOUGHT:

Remember to simply say, "Thank You" to everyone you see today. It's contagious and makes a big impact. Take time to thank your coaches, pastor, doctors, neighbors, bosses, co-workers, …

Challenge

Let's see if we can start an epidemic. Thank everyone you see today and make sure they know they are appreciated. There's always room for a compliment, and everyone has done something to deserve a "Thank You" today.

Verse

So, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him, rooted in him and built upon him and established in the faith as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

Reference

Colossians 2:6-7

Kindness

Posted on April 7, 2017

THOUGHT:

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

Challenge

You will have unlimited opportunities throughout your day today to do good. Take advantage of as many of those opportunities as you can. You, and those around you, will be better off as a result of your actions.

Verse

Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.

Reference

Matthew 5:16

Habits

Posted on April 6, 2017

THOUGHT:

You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you've collected a lot of empty yesterdays.

Challenge

It is so easy to procrastinate. The problem is that it becomes the rule and not the exception of your behavior. Ask God for the strength to follow your heart and overcome the temptation to delay your actions and decisions so your yesterdays will be filled with accomplishments.

Verse

You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by the works.

Reference

James 2:22

Peace

Posted on April 5, 2017

THOUGHT:

He who seeks rest finds boredom. He who seeks work finds rest.

Challenge

Often our greatest peace of mind happens when we realize we have exhausted our best efforts to accomplish our goals. Ask God for the drive to seek more opportunities to do His work.

Verse

Psalm 62 Trust in God Alone - For the leader; ‘al Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

Reference

Psalm 62:1

Leadership

Posted on April 4, 2017

THOUGHT:

A gentle hand may lead even an elephant by a single hair.

Challenge

It is often easy to abuse authority. Lead like Jesus…A servant leader who guides us with a compassionate hand and a forgiving heart.

Verse

Those who mislead the upright into an evil way will themselves fall into their own pit, but the blameless will attain prosperity.

Reference

Proverbs 28:10

Priorities

Posted on April 3, 2017

THOUGHT:

God speaks to you in sights, sounds, thoughts, impressions and Scripture. There is no limit to the variety of ways He can communicate with you.

Challenge

The messages are there. Your challenge is to block out the noise and be attentive to God's messages. Search for Him and His messages today with all of your senses.

Verse

When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart,

Reference

Jeremiah 29:13