We often struggle with worry, but is there something we can do before we ever get to that point? Is there something we can do that can head worry off at the pass? Jesus tells us to “…seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (M
The first thing to realize when we face worry and anxiety is that there is nothing accomplished by worrying! The rest of God’s creation doesn’t worry. God provides for them, God provides what we need. When we spend time worrying and being anxious we take time from being industrious and d
It’s interesting to me that as we strive for being at peace with people in our life, as well as striving to live with the attitudes that Jesus shares with us that are best for us (Matthew 5:3-12)…..our heart starts to be pure. This is the essence of holiness. As we apply God’s wisdom to
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ greatest discourse (or sermon if you will). He started first with the Beatitudes…….. (eight life-attitudes) in Matthew 5:6-11. I find this wise and amazing. Our attitudes are the most important starting point in applying the wisdom of Jesus to our
When it comes to life’s challenges, struggles and tough times….all you really need to know you can learn from Noah’s ark: Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.–Don’t forget that we’re all in the same boat.–When the doo-doo gets really
When I was in the Gulf war I had a platoon of soldiers that I was responsible for. We maintained our sector of security around the unit to keep us safe from the enemy. In wartime, sleeping on duty, especially while maintaining security was a serious offense. Both your life and other people’s lives d