Sir Godfrey Gregg We're in this together. If you and I are going to prosper in our communities and in our careers, we'll need to depend upon each other. Relying on others ought to come naturally, but it doesn't. Human beings are too used to seeing one another as the enemy. We compete with each … Continue reading BROTHERHOOD
Tag: DAILY THOUGHTS
JUST SAY NO
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Self-control is definitely not one of our favourite topics. It is so painful to say no to ourselves, isn't it? By allowing God to cultivate this character trait within us, we reap great rewards. For example, when we say no to the second helping of mashed potatoes, tomorrow we will … Continue reading JUST SAY NO
INTROSPECTION
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div There's a very important person in your life, someone you should get to know. This person has great influence over you--more than your friends, your family, or your associates. Who is it? It's you. Develop the habit of spending some time alone for introspection. A few minutes a day of … Continue reading INTROSPECTION
THE INTERNAL COMPASS
HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Integrity is a word that is often misunderstood. Many of us think it merely means whether or not we steal from others. But real integrity means so much more. It can also mean whether or not we are honest about who we are at the root level. Sometimes we say … Continue reading THE INTERNAL COMPASS
BEING CHEERFUL
Are you happy? Or do you complain all the time? Or are you optimistic and trying to find something good in almost everything? We should seek to find a balance. Just think; "This is the DAY that the LORD has made. Let us REJOICE and be glad in it." Who but God can make a … Continue reading BEING CHEERFUL
YOUR WORDS MATTER
Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3 The apostle James very directly addressed the issue of unwholesome talk when he wrote, "Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless" (James 1:26 NIV)* … Continue reading YOUR WORDS MATTER
ENCOURAGEMENT
Show me a person who doesn't like to be encouraged, 4 and I'll show you a person who doesn't like anything. All the people in your life-from wives, kids, in-laws, to coworkers-have this in common: They need encouragement. Here's a secret to success in life: Put other people ahead of yourself. Make other people feel … Continue reading ENCOURAGEMENT
MERCY
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Psalm 9:10 God's mercy is found whenever you don't get something bad that you deserved. It is the withholding of a penalty. It's a bit like a child deserving a time-out but instead getting … Continue reading MERCY
ATTITUDE
There are many things you can't control. You can't control traffic, your boss's actions or the outcome of a sporting event. But here is one thing you can control: Your attitude. You can't control the weather, but you can choose to sing in the rain. You are in command of Your own actions and reactions. … Continue reading ATTITUDE
WALKING WISELY
Who we associate with affects us greatly one must be careful who he chooses as their spouse or close friend(s). As you grow together you will take on each other's qualities. This is why the WORD teaches us NOT to be "Unequally yoked." We as believers are to ve life as active witnesses. Keep GOD … Continue reading WALKING WISELY
