Thanksgiving: The Never Ending Gratitude Attitude

  As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria.  As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.”  And as they went, they were cleansed of…

Happy Happy, Joy Joy; The Overflowing Method

Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive. Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools. From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise…

Life-Giver Rule #12: Attraction Builds Trust

It always protects, always trusts,… I Corinthians 13:7 Someone who thinks the world is always cheating him is right.  He is missing that wonderful feeling of trust in someone or something.~Eric Hoffer Rule number 12 is trust for the life-giver.  A life-giver is always full of love and allows it to spill over into others. …

Love Light Armor of God Part 2: Truth Holds Things Together

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil.  Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth…  Ephesians 6:13-14 Last week we discussed the missing piece of armor, this week we…

Life-Giver Rule #11: Protection Mode

It always protects….I Corinthians 13:7 The life-giver is a protector.  When you protect something, you give it an environment of safety.  The life-giver protects his/her reputation by living an exemplary life.  Being a lighthouse in this dark world is a way to protect you from the flesh.  The life-giver also protects his/her relationships, and protects…

Love Light Armor of God Part 1: What About My Back?

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.  For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers…

Life-Giver Rule #10: You Can Handle the Truth, 4 Steps

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  I Corinthians 13:6 If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.~Mark Twain You can’t handle the truth!~Colonel Nathan R. Jessep (Fiction Character played by Jack Nicholson) “You can’t handle the truth,” has become a part of our popular culture thanks to…