Author Archives: #4GIVEN

We are Servants of God (AKA Serv-Ants). Did you ever notice the last four letters of this word? While ants are everywhere, we generally think little of them. Yet the Bible tells us to study and learn from these insects: … Continue reading →

   The tongue is boneless but it has the capacity to break bones and hearts! We all need to seek God’s help at times to tame the beast behind our ivory bars! James 3:7-10 This is scary: You can tame … Continue reading →

I’ve heard it said,”When life gives you lemons; make lemonade.” This idiom sounds good however, lemonade may quench our thirst but it’s ineffective in quenching our spirits. I’ve learned that when life hands out lemons to rely on the One … Continue reading →

It doesn’t matter the vocation, making excuses for inactivity, disobedience, and lack of follow thru has been around since the Garden of Eden. Adam clearly understood his job responsibility as Caretaker of God’ garden however, temptation got the best of … Continue reading →

God has one of the return policies ever! I mean it’s epic! There is no time limits and a receipt is not necessary. Jesus said in Matt 11:28-30, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. … Continue reading →

One guiding principle for taking multiple choice test is to strike out the choices that don’t make any sense and focus on the two that does and then pick the best answer. In Jeremiah 17:10 we learn that God will … Continue reading →

In Luke 17:11-19 Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem and when He reached the border between Galilee and Samaria 10 lepers stood at a distance crying out, “Heal us!” Jesus responded, “Go show yourselves to the priest.” And while … Continue reading →

Lord, we come standing before Your throne room of grace lifting up families, relationships, communities, schools, churches, first responders, militaries, nations, and countries world wide. Lord, we need Your help, healing, and wisdom. We are struggling in a lot of … Continue reading →

It’s so easy to point out other people’s flaws and mistakes partly because flaws and mistakes always look better on other people….right? Wrong! Jesus said in Matt 7:2-5, ” For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard … Continue reading →

Metanoia (repentance) simply means to change one’s way of life and there are four basic elements that validates true repentance. 1.Genuine sorrow for wrongdoing. 2.Overt confession for wrongdoing. 3.Accountability for wrongdoing. 4.Acceptance of the consequences for wrongdoing. Paul wrote, “I … Continue reading →