1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/14/2016)...

HORSE SENSE...

A horse can't pull while kicking. 
This fact we merely mention. 
And he can't kick while pulling, 
Which is our chief contention. 

Let's imitate the good old horse 
And lead a life that's fitting; 
Just pull an honest load, and then 
There'll be no time for kicking. 

(Bits & Pieces, May 1990, p. 7.)

1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT) So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

James 3:13, 17-18 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/11/2016)...

The mistakes to avoid: 

- Remorse over yesterday's failures. 

- Anxiety over today's problems. 

- Worry over tomorrow's uncertainty. 

- Waste of the moment's opportunity. 

- Procrastination with one's present duty. 

- Resentment of another's success. 

- Criticism of a neighbor's imperfection. 

- Impatience with youth's immaturity. 

- Skepticism of our nation's future. 

- Unbelief in God's providence.

by William Arthur Ward (Up Words)

James 3:13, 17-18 (NLT)  If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom...But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

James 1:26 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/9/2016)...

“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.”

by Socrates

James 1:26 (NLT) If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

Proverbs 13:3 (NLT) Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.

John 3:16-17 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/10/2016)...

The most important thing for me is having a relationship with God. To know that the owner, the creator of the universe loves you, sent His Son to die for your sins; that's very empowering. Knowing Him and knowing that He loves me gives me encouragement and confidence to move forward.

by Dr. Ben Carson

John 3:16-17 (NLT) For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.

Philippians 4:13 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/8/2016)...

"If you can't change the direction of the wind, adjust your sails."

by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Acts 27:4, 7-8 (NLT) Putting out to sea from there, we encountered strong headwinds that made it difficult to keep the ship on course, so we sailed north of Cyprus between the island and the mainland...

We had several days of slow sailing, and after great difficulty we finally neared Cnidus. But the wind was against us, so we sailed across to Crete and along the sheltered coast of the island, past the cape of Salmone. We struggled along the coast with great difficulty and finally arrived at Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.

Philippians 4:13 (NLT) For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

1 Timothy 1:15, 19 (NLT)..,

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/2/2016)...

The trouble with the advice, "Follow your conscience" is that most people follow it like someone following a wheelbarrow--they direct it wherever they want it to go, and then follow behind. 

- Unknown Author

1 Timothy 1:5, 19 (NLT) The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith...Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked.

Proverbs 3:21-24 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY'S READING (3/1/2016)...

THINK ABOUT IT...

The most destructive habit…Worry

The greatest joy…Giving

The greatest loss…Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work…Helping others

The most endangered species…Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource…Our youth

The greatest "shot in the arm"…Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome…Fear

The most effective sleeping pill…Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease…Excuses

The most powerful force in life…Love

The most dangerous pariah…A gossiper

The world's most incredible computer…The brain

The worst thing to be without…Hope

The deadliest weapon…The tongue

The two most power-filled words…"I Can"

The greatest asset…Faith

The most worthless emotion…Self-pity

The most beautiful attire…A smile!

The most prized possession…Integrity

The most contagious spirit…Enthusiasm

"To the world, you may be one person; but to one person, you may be the world."

- Author Unknown

Proverbs 3:21-24 (NLT) My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly.