Personal Growth

“He arose struck the Philistines until his hand was weary and clung to the sword, and the Lord brought about a great victory that day.” 2 Sam. 23:10

This passage is about Eleazar, one of the three mighty men with David.  When the men of Israel withdrew Eleazar did not and brought about a great victory. However this did not happen without great effort and energy…

He is a testament to the words of another great military leader who said, ” There are no victories at discount prices.” (Dwight Eisenhower)

Life and its many problems are never easy and though God promises us victories, it is not disconnected from the fact that we have a part to play, and it might demand a lot of us.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.”

God is looking to showcase a people who are tenacious and not afraid of being in it for the long haul. Don’t give up, don’t give in, and don’t give out. God will bless your efforts and magnify the outcome…

We must always remember that God takes sinners like you and me and makes us right…

“He said to them,”But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matt. 16:15-16

Easter is just around the corner and once again the question is before mankind…

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Gal. 6:10

I recently read the story about a man at a toll booth who instead of paying the normal one-dollar toll, gave the worker a five dollar bill and paid for the next four cars behind him…

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Matt. 5:7

The other night my wife saw a spider on the wall and asked me to get rid of it.

Sometimes the most wonderful truths are sung this time of year…

“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7 KJV).

What should we learn from the birth of the Christ child in a stable?…

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13…

“The remorse of memory is the pain of having failed to enjoy yourself…“

” Thus the ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months, and the Lord blessed Obed-edom and all his household.” 2 Samuel 6:11

For three months the ark of the Lord was in the house of Obed-edom and the result of God’s presence was blessing in every way…