Do you have an emptiness deep inside, even though you try to fill it with the world’s offerings? Perhaps you’ve never tried a daily dose of the Word of God. Now don’t become so spiritually-minded that you are of no earthly good. Just take a small amount of prescribed, God-inspired medication every day. The right dosage is found in the Scriptures. You’ll feel better filling that void with truth.

Acts 9:36 

Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.

Ephesians 5:18

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but ever be filled and stimulated with the Holy Spirit.

 Give it some thought.

Gary

I have this reoccurring dream from my trucking days. I see myself going down a steep and lengthy incline with a full load.  My brakes are not holding me back as they should because they are overheating.  The loss of control is at my door. The outcome of this trip will be disastrous. Then I awaken and realize it was only a dream. However, it was based on some close calls from my past.

Those dreams have a productive purpose. This journey we call life is always on the edge. It pays to be careful, learn its lessons and be prepared as best we can. Does the Bible address this fact? Glad you asked.

Proverbs 22:3 

The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.

2 Samuel 22:3-4 

My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my Savior; you save me from violence. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

Slow down, take it cautiously and have a trusted Counselor you listen to. Give it some thought.

Gary

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”                                         –Winston Churchill

Winston had that one nailed. He led England through its darkest hour. Life has ups and downs, but courage is the fuel that keeps us going. Does the Bible address it? Glad you asked.

Deuteronomy 31:6 

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

Psalm 31:24 

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!

Failure and success are found in the lives of anyone, so keep an ample supply of courage on hand. God demands it.

Give it some consideration.

Gary

“Life is a book and there are a thousand pages I have not yet read.”                                      — Cassandra Clare, “Clockwork Princess”

Now, Cassie, I need to state that everyone is writing a book, but reading them most often is a complete waste of time and effort. However, there is a book that everyone needs to read and reread.

2 Timothy 3:16 

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

James 1:25 

But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.

Don’t waste time reading someone’s life book, but read the book that gives life. Give it some consideration.

Gary

The singer put it out there, “My, oh my, you sure know how to arrange things.” Of course, he was being facetious because the plans of this individual blew up in his face. Like Judas, it just didn’t work out.

Matthew 27:3

Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Opportunities missed and the impossibility of going back will be haunting factors in a multitude of minds throughout eternity. Don’t be someone who will be plagued by those memories. Give it some careful consideration.

Gary

​The Everly Brothers released “True Love” in January 1962. Regrettably,  many individuals have fallen off a cliff chasing the world’s view of love. So where is that elusive dream? Glad you asked because the best definition for love is in the Scriptures.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Make sure the love you’re after lines up with the definition found in the Scriptures. Give it some thought.

Gary

“I think I’ve discovered the secret of life — you just hang around until you get used to it.”                    ― Charles Schultz

The problem with that philosophy is the many variables associated with life. Accidents, opportunities, diseases, and the decisions made by others can throw a monkey wrench into our plans.

We need to be proactive. Actually, the only way to do that is connect ourselves with God’s plan for life.

Jeremiah 29:11 

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Proverbs 16:9 

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

Proverbs 19:21 

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Trust in His purpose. Give it some thought.

Gary