Unfortunately, our deeds very often fail to reflect our words. We must live out the words we so readily hold others to and do so with integrity. Otherwise, our own words condemn us.

If we don’t spend time in God’s Word God’s ways will be foreign to us, making us no better than fools.

Those who take their responsibilities seriously know the meaning of duty. It’s a shame that more people don’t know the meaning of duty any longer.

God is concerned about each person personally. He surprises us at times with His nearness as He stoops to hear and help and save.

The Bible says we are all 17eep who have gone astray. When we live as a “lone sheep” we are at risk from the intent of the predators of this world and the enemy who roams looking for whom he may devour, but the way “home” is always available when we go to the cross.

Even the smallest sin will leave a scar on the soul of a person. While the sin is forgiven by our Heavenly Father, the scar or consequences of the sin often must be dealt with.

“We’ve always done it, this way”. The last words of a dying institution cannot hold up under the scrutiny of rational thought. Many traditions that we cherish so greatly are silly and will be seen as such when brought under the magnifying glass of truth.

Some people are determined to be miserable, no matter what happens in life. We can be stingy and complain about their lives, or we can appreciate the people and love that we are given in our lives.

In this fable we can see the truth that the dreams of children often don’t come true. That is, our dreams are not fulfilled as we foresee them, but in life there is a plan and a Planner who works in all.

What is the most powerful force known to man? Could it be one of the elements? Maybe mountains, rivers or perhaps emotion? Yes, a particular emotion in fact. Love will conquer the wildness of lions and the hearts of men.  Love can and will do what force cannot.

What a man adores will tell those around him what he values and the things he values are the very things he is apt to loose. Using the early goods we have is much better that hording them.

In all things perspective is everything in the evaluation of the world around us. Each person is good and bad, beautiful and ugly and the perspective with which we behold others will dictate how they are seen.

Choose any two people, anywhere in the world and you will find that while their life experiences are similar, accomplishment is usually dependent on the attitude of the individual. Great opportunities come and go but it is how we meet them that changes the outcome.

Life is difficult at times. Those seeking an easier way are usually shocked to find that there is a greater cost for ease than we are apt to want to pay. Nothing is ever truly free.

Every moment of every day is reason for thanksgiving, especially for the believer. Whether thankful for rescue from the jaws of disaster or for every breath, we have much for which we must be thankful.

Christ said that His followers are to be the light of the world, reflecting His Light. Darkness and light cannot share the same space for the light will disrupt and dispel darkness.

It takes a discerning eye to see beauty in the insignificant things of life. Stone or tax-collector; beauty can be found when looking through the eyes of Christ.

As many others have found, in his attempt to discredit the Bible, Lou Wallace discovered God and His plan for life.

The way in which we define things like “freedom” is telling, for freedom isn’t doing whatever it is we want. Freedom is an environment which enables and encourages choice to be captivated by service. The apostle Paul spoke of being a bond servant to Christ and in that bondage, he found true freedom.

We may hear others use the same terminology that is quite familiar and sound similar to that spoken in Christian circles, BUT, beware! Context can be helpful, focus is important, be sure we are well focused on the carpenter from Galilee.