For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.Hebrews 12:11 ESV Disciple is never easy but it is important. Discipline is sacrifice, it is doing what you ought rather than what you want. This is something thatContinue reading “A daily thought ~ Discipline.”
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A daily thought ~ Peace.
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 ESV Peace. Perfect peace. What is peace? According to the dictionary, peace is not at war, not disturbed, not worried, and rather is calm, contented and quiet. How often we long to be at peace inContinue reading “A daily thought ~ Peace.”
Goodbye Ravi
Because I live, you also will live.John 14:19b ESV Tonight I heard the devastating news that beloved apologist and author, Dr Ravi Zacharias has gone to be with the Lord. There are no words to describe the loss which will be felt globally. Many have said that Ravi has been the most influential apologist ofContinue reading “Goodbye Ravi”
A daily thought ~ Good Gifts
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.James 1:17 ESV I love this verse! Every good and perfect gift comes from God who does not change. What is there not to love about this verse?!Continue reading “A daily thought ~ Good Gifts”
A daily thought.
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?Micah 6:8 ESV Today was the best day ever! (well at least so far..) . This afternoon I got engaged to my best friendContinue reading “A daily thought.”
A daily thought.
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.Psalm 34:18 ESV This verse particularly speaks to me today, God has been near and granted me His peace when in the flesh I just want to feel hurt, frustrated, and crushed. I have been very thankful for these verses over the lastContinue reading “A daily thought.”
A daily thought.
…even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”Matthew 20:28 ESV Wow! God is really using this season to challenge me and encourage me! Day after day, God puts these gems in front on me, encouraging me with whatever IContinue reading “A daily thought.”
A daily thought.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.Hebrews 10:23 ESV While the writer of Hebrews makes this sound simple, practically speaking it is quite challenging. We are to hold fast without wavering, that is without doubting or losing hope, because we know God is faithful toContinue reading “A daily thought.”
A daily thought.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.Colossians 3:17 ESV Today’s bible verse was incredibly well timed, as if God knew this would be what I needed to read today. Recently I have been in a huge dilemmaContinue reading “A daily thought.”
A Musing on Mothers.
Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.Proverbs 31:31 ESV Today (in Australia) is Mothers’ day. The one day per year we celebrate mothers. What a lovely day it is. It is a day where we appreciate everything our mothers and the mothers around us doContinue reading “A Musing on Mothers.”
