Success And Failure

My Soul Finds Rest in God…

Published on 2012-02-11 07:48:08

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.  Psalm 23:1-3 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you. For you, LORD, have delivered me from death, my eyes [...]

Never give up…Get up!

Published on 2012-02-07 06:38:55

We all face failure in our lives at times; whether they are recurring fears, lost opportunities, possibly even moral failures.  One of mine is that I get nervous when speaking to groups when I feel like I’m being evaluated.  Then my breath gets short and my voice starts cracking.  I’m just not myself when that [...]

Knowing “God’s” Wisdom…

Published on 2012-02-07 06:28:13

The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD  (reverence for God) is the key to this treasure.  Isaiah 33:5-6 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should [...]

Am I in Denial? The Deception and the Truth

Published on 2012-02-05 17:10:51

Am I in Denial?  Signs you may be in Denial, the Deception and the Truth We admitted that we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors and that our lives had become unmanageable. “I can stop any time I want to.”  “I have it under control”  “I’m not hurting anyone.”  “I’m stronger than other [...]

Approaching God with Confidence…

Published on 2012-02-05 07:37:41

For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people.  1 Timothy 2:5-6a Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do [...]

Quiet Your Heart…

Published on 2012-01-28 05:53:28

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Psalm 139:23 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?  If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if [...]

Relating to the Lonely Artist

Published on 2012-01-27 19:13:55

The Lonely Artist an Endadangered Speices Maybe you can relate: People didn’t always “get” me, and I often didn’t “get” people. When I broke down the walls and embraced the idea that God had created me to be an artist I found such freedom. At first I enjoyed the feeling of being invisible. Observing life [...]

Another New Day…

Published on 2012-01-25 06:04:57

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,  for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.  Lamentations 3:22-23 Paul writes … Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.  But one thing I do:  Forgetting what is behind and straining toward [...]

Do not be the partakers of others sins!

Published on 2012-01-23 12:10:54

Sin is breaking the Law of God (1 John 3:4). World is full of sinners. As a sinner, we are separated from God (Isaiah 59:2). Jesus Christ came to the world (1 John 4:10) died to pay for our sins on the cross. Sin is like disease that corrupts the body same as Sin corrupts [...]

Sounds Good to Me #3

Published on 2012-01-20 06:22:02

          Is your all on the altar? Come to the altar for healing. Come to the altar for forgiveness. Come to the altar for change. How can God alter your life? God can alter your disposition of sickness. God can alter your feelings of hurt. God can alter your outlook of [...]