Thursday, April 25

Tag: personal life

Family Life, Personal Life

MEN STAND UP!

Men, stand up!  Let me remind you how God has wired you so today you may take some confidence in your manhood. 1.  MEN ARE COURAGEOUS I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one. 1 John 2:14 Men are strong and competitive by nature – overcomers.  Adventurous (faith) and bold.  We put childish things behind us and take strong steps for ourselves and for others in our world. The courageous put courage in others. Speak out for and defend your friends, your wife, your kids and others – “I'm proud of you”, “I love you”, “You have a great future”.  Step out yourself to demonstrate courage - this inspires others. 2.  MEN ARE DECISION MAKERS But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is l
Personal Life

Today’s Encounter Tomorrow’s Result

After the Wise Men met Jesus they had a dream and went home a different way. Joseph and Mary went down to Egypt and not back to Nazareth. The shepherds became story tellers. You cannot meet Christ and stay the same. Behaviours, habits, motivations, lives change. That unresolved attitude gets fixed up. That hard heart gets softened. That depressed view of life gets brightened. What road are you taking into 2011? A generous road? A road of improved relationships? A brighter road of some sort. Don't simply do the logical do what is inspired when you have encountered God. Logically the Wise Men would have told Herod about where Jesus was - good news to tell a king!  Joseph and Mary would have gone back to Nazareth to celebrate with family and friends. But neither did the logical.  Their