And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17
When we consider the importance of diligence and hard work, there is a very obvious reason why followers of Christ should strive to do their best in everyt...
Continue ReadingFor God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
Fear is a terrible motivator. It keeps us from enjoying life. It keeps us from doing things that we should do or want to do. Sometimes it can cause us to be lazy, putting off wha...
Continue ReadingRemember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. James 4:17
Have you ever noticed that when children disobey, they often look at their parents straight in the eye as they are disobeying them? It's almost like they are telling their parent "I know what you want me to do...
Continue ReadingWe command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living. As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:12-13
Orange Theory is one of my favorite workout programs. If yo...
Continue ReadingTake a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Proverbs 6:6
It really is amazing to watch an ant hard at work. To see them carry things that are more than twice their size is absolutely astounding. Ants may be small, but what they lack in size they make...
Continue ReadingI am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for His body, the church. Colossians 1:24
If you've reached out to people in your life who are unbelievers, you have likely discovered by now that it requires sacrifice. It may req...
Continue ReadingSome men came carrying a paralyzed man on a sleeping mat. They tried to take him inside to Jesus, but they couldn't reach Him because of the crowd. So they went up to the roof and took off some tiles. Then they lowered the sick man on his mat down into the crowd, right in front of Jesus. Luke 5:1...
Continue ReadingThen Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, "Where are your accusers? Didn't even one of them condemn you?" "No, Lord," she said. And Jesus said, "Neither do I. Go and sin no more." John 8:10-11
The interaction between Jesus and this woman in John 8 is breathtaking. In fact, it is on...
Continue ReadingSo Paul, standing before the council, addressed them as follows: "Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious in every way, for as I was walking along I saw your many shrines. And one of your altars had this inscription on it: 'To an Unknown God.' This God, whom you worship without knowin...
Continue ReadingWe loved you so much that we shared with you not only God's Good News but our own lives, too. 1 Thessalonians 2:8
My friends and family members are some of the people I trust the most. I value their opinions, and I listen when they offer advice about a particular situation. Why do I trust...
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