Fighter

~Monday Movies & Music~

"Fighter" is a song by Jamie Grace. Here are the lyrics. 

"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV)

Are you going through a hard time? How has God helped you along the path?

"God wants you to talk to him" and more quotes

~Saturday Stories~

"God wants you to talk to him and to tell him what's worrying you or bugging you. And he wants to help you get through it." - Andrea, Harsh Pink

"Listen. Listen. Listen.
Don't criticize. Don't compare. Don't compete.
Only create.
And celebrate." - Norie, "B" is for Bad at Getting into Harvard

"“If God says no to something, it’s because He has something better for you. Always.”" - Mrs. Santana, Worth the Time

"What the Father has to offer is beyond our dreams. We just have to turn to Him." - Pastor Scott, Worth the Time

How about you? What can you talk to God about today? Who can you stop competing with? What has God said "no" to this month? Have you experienced something beyond your dreams?

What is the Christian response to ISIS?

~Friday for Friends~

I'm writing an essay on this topic. I'll appreciate it if you took the time to articulate what you believe is the best Christian response. 

What do YOU think the Christian response should be to ISIS? Should we pray and forgive? Should we fight back? Why do you think so? 

Rejoice, pray, give thanks

~Tuesday Thoughts~

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

Sometimes it is really hard to have joy. God's Word says to rejoice always. 

Sometimes it feels that prayers go unanswered. God's Word says to continually pray. 

Sometimes it feels like life is falling apart, and there is absolutely nothing to be thankful about. God's Word tells us to give thanks in all situations.  

Is it hard? Yes. Is it possible? With Christ, everything is possible.

What can you rejoice about today? What can you pray about? What can you can give thanks for?  

Your love never fails

~Monday Movies & Music~

"Your Love Never Fails" is a truth-filled song by Newsboys. Here are the lyrics. 

"Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:8a (NIV)

 

How about you? Have you felt God's love today? Who can you share it with? 

Why?

~Saturday Stories~

Why is there so much trouble on earth?
Why can't we all simply live merrily?
Why does life seem pointless sometimes?
Why is earth such a disaster? Why? Why?

Because everyone has sinned, all, all
Have fallen short of the glory of God.
Oh, I so long to be perfect, but no!
It is impossible. God is perfect.

Yes, only He, only God is perfect.
He wants us to follow the Only God.
I tell you, life might be hard at times.
But in the end He will come and win! Yes!

I look forward to that, but now I will
Follow Him my entire life, my whole life.

Sharing in the joy and mourning

~Friday for Friends~

"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."
Romans 12:15 (NIV)

Think for a minute of people you know who are rejoicing. Specific names, specific joys. Think about those who are mourning. Specific people, specific griefs.

How can God use you today to reach out to these people?