The Final Stress

judgment_day_terrorYesterday I took a look at stress and how it relates to not following God’s word and will in your life.
I thought I would continue along the same thought today.

What is the opposite of stress?
There are a variety of answers dependent on who is asked. But it seems the top answers are relaxed, calm, and peaceful. Continue reading

The Power of Say-er – The Power of Prayer

praying3I have experienced the power of prayer firsthand. I know what it is like to be prayed for and I know what it is to pray for another.

The Bible says so much about prayer. Prayer is first mentioned in Genesis chapter 20 where Abimelech is told that Abram will pray for him. Continue reading

The Wait

hayleeswamppeople copyOn Saturday, Linda, Haylee, and I were in Lufkin for the Downtown Hoedown.
There were lots of people out enjoying the beautiful day and the festive mood of the Hoedown. Continue reading

Seek God in your relationship!

Linda and me on our wedding day in May 1979.

Linda and me on our wedding day in May 1979.

My teenage years were quit tumultuous. My parents got divorced, mom and I had to move from the old neighborhood into some apartments, and I lost touch with the neighborhood kids.
Even when all of us ended up in the same high school, that camaraderie we once had was gone. Continue reading

Do it without complaining.

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But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. Acts 6:1
Have you heard people grumble and complain in your church?
I have! Continue reading

My mouth is cruisin’

This will be my last Morning Thought for a few days. Linda and I will be going on a cruise tomorrow and will be somewhere in the Caribbean.
Neither of us have ever been on a cruise before. In fact, the only boats we’ve been on would be a bass boat or a ferry. Continue reading

Three Views of Me (and you)

There are three ways in which I am looked upon, viewed, or known.
1 – The way I see me.
I am born-again, redeemed, saved, and a Christian. Much that I do is because I believe it is right according to what the word of God says. I read it, I understand it, and I act upon it. Continue reading

A boundary around your actions.

The final boundary that you need to set is concerning what you do to others – a boundary around your actions.
You have heard the old saying that actions speak louder than words; nevertheless, there must be a boundary around what you say. Continue reading

Quoting Scripture – Living Scripture

Who said, “’He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you,’ and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.’” Luke 4:10-11
Since it’s a quote from Psalm 91 the correct answer is David but Continue reading

CPR

Lauren learned CPR several times. For years, she’s worked as a lifeguard.
And, just a few days ago, she attended a CPR refresher course – never knowing it would come in handy so quickly.
On Saturday, the 22-year-old saved her father’s life. Continue reading