Tag Archives: deeds

God’s Investments

If we are fortunate enough to invest in certain businesses, we expect certain rates of returns on our investment. We want to see our funds multiply over time and be able to reap some benefits. God does the same thing with us. He gives us grace and mercy and expects these investments to reap theContinue reading “God’s Investments”

Extremely Pleasing

You can please some of the people some of the time, but you cannot please all the people all the time. I feel like it is becoming more difficult to please people. People seem to be on edge and ready to lash out at others, rather than expecting good from other people. Psalm 98:1-2 says,Continue reading “Extremely Pleasing”

Talk About It

Most of us have no problem telling others about the good things that we have done. Whether it be vacation details, awards received, athletic conquests, or compliments received, we generally do not hesitate to tell the stories to friends, family and acquaintances. Psalm 145:4-6 says, “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shallContinue reading “Talk About It”

Confidence

When you are facing a difficult situation, where do you go to stir up confidence? Perhaps you can count on a friend to strengthen your resolve. Maybe some books improve your outlook. Some people can use quiet meditation to give them confidence. Psalm 78:4 says, “We will not hide them from their children, but tellContinue reading “Confidence”

Unchangeable

Think about this for a moment. What is unchangeable? Music lyrics frequently say someone’s love is unchangeable, but people go in and out of relationships at will. The winds of politics change with current events. New scientific discoveries often cause an about face on what we previously thought was true. Job 23:13 says, “But heContinue reading “Unchangeable”