Tag Archives: God

Active Listening

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.Colossians 4:2 (NLT) I went to a training seminar once when I was working my way up the career ladder. The seminar was supposed to teach us how to be a good boss. To be honest, it was kinda a rip-off. However, I doContinueContinue reading “Active Listening”

I Don’t Get It

How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!Psalm 147:5 (NLT) When I was working at a summer camp (in my youth), I had the privilege of working in the maintenance department. I say privilege because I wasn’t particularly interested in working with little kids. So, I enjoyed stacking wood,ContinueContinue reading “I Don’t Get It”

Death Defying

But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy.Philippians 2:17 (NLT) The fear of death is what keeps most of us alive. There is somethingContinueContinue reading “Death Defying”

1600 Pennsylvania

For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed.1 Peter 2:13-14a (NLT) If you’ve never had the chance to see the White House (You know, where the President of the USA lives), you should pay it a visit. Though I’ve never beenContinueContinue reading “1600 Pennsylvania”

Honor & Value

Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.1 Peter 2:17 (NLT) If ever there was a verse that our world needs to get back on track with, this is, arguably, one of the top. In a world that preaches tolerance and respect, the irony is that there is veryContinueContinue reading “Honor & Value”

Why Pray?

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT) The mysteries of how God works, or doesn’t work, in people’s lives is probably one of the biggest questions we as believers, and even those who aren’t,ContinueContinue reading “Why Pray?”