Do you recognize those three words? This is the beginning of a TIMELY Bible passage: “If My people, who are called by My Name, humble themselves and pray, and seek My Face and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14. ButContinue reading “If My People …”
Author Archives: Steven Wales
Winners and Losers.
Pastor Gregg asked us to choose one word to explain who we were BEFORE Christ versus AFTER. I chose “loser.” I was a LOSER. I was bad at things, failed things, broke things, lost things, ruined things. I started late, quit early, did things with half-effort, and the results were bad: loser effort produced loserContinue reading “Winners and Losers.”
Future Generations.
Do you ever pray for the people of the future? Do you pray for your children or for grandchildren not yet born? Think about this— God is not bound by time; He is OUTSIDE of time. To Him, we exist in an eternal present. When you pray for future generations, you are praying for peopleContinue reading “Future Generations.”
The Weakest Link.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, correct? One weak link, and the whole thing snaps. God promised David that he would never fail to have one of his descendants on the throne, IF… “You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, ifContinue reading “The Weakest Link.”
Use Your Imagination.
The Bible is the oldest book most will ever read. These 66 books were ancient when Washington, Columbus, and Luther read them. And the Bible has always been challenging. Today I read one of the harder parts—lengthy descriptions of Solomon’s temple: “He made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars,Continue reading “Use Your Imagination.”
Ever Been Afraid of the Dark?
Who hasn’t lain awake in bed imagining terrible things? As children didn’t we all spy some unfamiliar shape and imagine a monster, only to turn on the light and discover it’s only a coat hanging over a chair? Darkness is unfamiliar and spooky—and can be made much worse if you’ve had bad experiences in theContinue reading “Ever Been Afraid of the Dark?”
Great Achievements Do Not Happen in Wartime.
Are you stressed? Distracted? Pulled in too many directions? If so, you will not be able to achieve at your best. People do well with “some” stress. They say a little stress is good for you. I remember making my best charcoal drawing while furious about something I’ve long since forgotten. And I put asideContinue reading “Great Achievements Do Not Happen in Wartime.”
Solomon’s Temple.
The temple Solomon built was amazing. Hewn stones outside, cedar paneling inside, and an interior overlaid with 45,000 pounds of gold. Carvings, statues, and golden cherubim inside with their wings spread across the span of the hall. Halls, courtyards, windows, and steps leading up to huge doors. Imagine Washington D.C. with all its grand, glorious,Continue reading “Solomon’s Temple.”
Sports and Education.
I thought of athletes when I read this: “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.” Proverbs 22:29. Great artists, actors, athletes, inventors, writers, musicians, statesmen—it doesn’t matter: successful people in any field end up surroundedContinue reading “Sports and Education.”
Wrong Thinking Comes First. Wrong Actions Follow. Fix Your Thoughts!
Many of you remain somewhat innocent. You have made good choices. You have not done things that destroy lives. BUT—the destruction of your life begins in your mind. “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Proverbs 23:7. Your thoughts will become your destiny. Your identity is not determined by your feelings, whichContinue reading “Wrong Thinking Comes First. Wrong Actions Follow. Fix Your Thoughts!”
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