Life Is Short- Plan Accordingly

For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. –James 4:14

I did not become a Christian until my early forties, so this verse does not have as much meaning for me as it might for all of the youngsters who visit this website. Whenever I read this verse, I think, 'Dang, to be twenty again and have known about the wisdom that is in this verse.' For certain, I would have viewed life from a much different perspective- not my own or the world's, but from God's.

You see, the words of this verse, as simple as they might appear to be or sound like to us, are profound. Think of a vapor as a gas in the air. You can't see it, but you can usually smell it. That is, until the wind blows and then it is gone, swept away by even the lightest of breezes. Life can be like that too. Have you ever known someone for a while, or even a long time, and then they move or maybe something really bad happens and they lose their life?

Fighting Fatigue

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. -Matthew 11:28

Have you ever felt tired and worn out? Beaten down to the point that you wish you could sleep the day away and not be bothered by homework and sports practice? Perhaps so depleted that even unlocking your phone becomes a challenge? If it were not for Starbucks, I have no idea how half of us would even get out of bed!

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08 February 2012 Last Updated on 09 February 2012 Written by TDDM Tony

Encourage Yourself

David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. -1 Samuel 30:6 (KJV)

Sometimes things happen in our lives that shake us. The unexpected happens and you’re left to deal with it. King David and his soldiers were returning home from Ziklag and they saw that their homes were burned by fire, and the Amalekites carried off their wives and children.

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06 February 2012 Last Updated on 08 February 2012 Written by Matthew Bacchus

Losing Control

Hey guys!
I just wanted to share with you something that has really been on my mind lately.
For starters, I'm a bit of a control freak at times. It's one of my weaknesses. Well, recently I've been becoming more aware that I can't control everything.
I can't foresee the future and see what day I'll die. I can't control the world around me if my parents suddenly decided to get a divorce. I can't control whether or not a fire destroys my house.
..In fact, now that I think about it... I'm not really in control of anything, am I?

Are You Listening?

World in_gods_hands

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02 February 2012 Last Updated on 03 February 2012 Written by TDDM Steve

Deep Thoughts Bible Study - Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. -Romans 12:16

If you've been following along with me as we study this section of Romans, you may have noticed that many of the verses have been short phrases, about half the length of this one. Although today's verse is longer, there is a unifying theme: keep your mind in the right place. We will look at each of the three sentences, one at a time.

Deep Thoughts Bible Study - Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. -Romans 12:17

Today's study brings us two thoughts to ponder. The first one is pretty straightforward; it's the “turn the other cheek” philosophy most Christians are very familiar with. Jesus told us not to seek revenge on those who wrong us, but rather to trust God to bring justice in His all-wise timing. Proverbs 20:22 reaffirms this principle: “Do not say, 'I will repay evil;” wait for the Lord, and He will save you.” It's very easy for us to dream up ways in which we can avenge ourselves upon people who don't treat us the way we feel we deserve, but we are called to rise above that human tendency and remember Jesus' meekness- even to death on a cross- rather than attempting to right whatever wrong has been done to us.

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07 February 2012 Last Updated on 08 February 2012 Written by pianomanjeremy

Sunday Special Request: Going the Wrong Way??

Roy Riegels Eph. 1:7-8 “7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.” [1]

Are you ready for some football?! Watching the commercials? The food? The soda? OK razz me later on in my inbox, IF they get beat, but being from Indiana and a Colts fan, I have to go for the Giants and Eli. So, go Giants!

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05 February 2012 Last Updated on 08 February 2012 Written by Tddm Shell

If a Picture is worth a thousand words...

Baby Giraffe

Answer these questions in order. You can do it in the comments or just jot them down to yourself.

What was the first thing that came to mind when you first saw this picture?
What features stick out to you the most?
Why?
What was on your mind right before you saw this picture?
Was this picture distracting?
If so, Good or bad way?
Does this picture make you uncomfortable?
Do you wish you could see more pictures just like this one?
Why or why-not?

List 5 top feelings, in priority order - this picture makes you feel?
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03 February 2012 Last Updated on 05 February 2012 Written by Tddm Shell

Texting God

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01 February 2012 Last Updated on 02 February 2012 Written by TDDM Tony

It's What You Were Made For

{God talking to Moses in the wilderness} "Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” He said, “But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.” -Exodus 3:10-12

It's so easy to think that God can’t use us for one reason or another. “I’m not good enough. I’m not smart enough. I’m not fast enough. I’m not skinny enough.” There are a million reasons that the world tells us that we don’t belong with them, and these are the same reasons that we tell ourselves that we can’t do anything for God. Moses thought the exact same way when God called him.

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