There are some exceptional men and women who cross our path in life and benefit us greatly. They should be acknowledged and never forgotten. Phoebe was such an individual.

Romans 16:1-2

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me.

It sure would be nice if those holding high office could speak of us that way. The reality is she was a product of what God can do.

What is He up to in your life?

Think about it.

Gary

There was a leader during difficult times who faced all the stressors that life could bring his way. God recognized his situation and provided comfort and direction.

God says that we shouldn’t fear or be confused. This road less taken is the one in which I will walk with you.

Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

When life closes in on you, then it is time to hear from heaven and let the balm of Gilead comfort your soul.

Give it some consideration.

Gary

Have you ever needed to navigate through a maze? It certainly can be confusing and frightening at the same time.

Life can also be like that as it throws difficulties and uncertainties at you at speeds impossible to contend with.

God has a solution.

Psalm 25:4

Show me Your ways, O Lord;
Teach me Your paths.

This Book, called the Bible, can make life doable if we’re willing to give it some quality time in our lives.

Give it some thought.

Gary

“Born to Lose” was a song composed in 1943 and is still widely listened to at the present time.  Probably the reason being there is a real market of losers listening to things like that.

There is also a sad parable in Scripture about a loser.

Matthew 13:18-19

“Therefore hear the parable of the sower: ¹⁹ When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. 

No one has to be a loser. The Word of God is readily available, can be taken seriously, and make of you a winner.

Give this some weighty consideration.

Gary

I am not a counselor, but I do know where to direct you to the greatest counseling provided to the world’s inhabitants.  It comes directly from the One who created all things.

Psalms 32:8-10

 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

 Do not be like the horse or the mule,
    which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle
    or they will not come to you.

Many are the woes of the wicked,
    but the Lord’s unfailing love
    surrounds the one who trusts in him.

Open your Bible and start reading. Be prepared because your life will head in an entirely new direction.

Think about it.

Gary

Knowledge is a great thing. However, there is a lot of useless knowledge. I know that e=mc², but what can I do with that?  Here is some knowledge that I can really get some mileage from.

2 Corinthians 5:1 

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

Remember tents here don’t last long. But out there, is a dwelling place that is forever.

Think about it.

Gary

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Most everyone you listen to who has experienced combat will tell you they were afraid. However, they stood their ground and served well.

Judges 7:3

Now therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the people, saying, ‘Whoever is fearful and afraid, let him turn and depart at once from Mount Gilead.’ ” And twenty-two thousand of the people returned, and ten thousand remained.

Gideon was looking for those who overcame their fears.

Life provides spiritual combat. Don’t run away from responsibility because the reward is great, both for the present and for eternity.

Gary