- Retirement … NOT!
It is true that under the old covenant a Levite would only serve from 30 to 50 years old. But you have to remember what the Levites did, they transported the tabernacle and all the various furnishings that went with it (Numbers 4; Numbers 8). Then when David made preparations for the temple, the Levites were assigned different ...
- Religion
Josh Shook, from Men of Integrity, June 14, 2015
Religion is all about humankind trying to work its way into God’s approval, and that always leaves an emptiness and ache in the soul
- Blessing for a Meal
Johnny’s (Robert Duval’s character) blessing for a meal from 7 Days in Utopia.
For Food in a world where many walk in hunger;
For Faith in a world where many walk in fear;
For Friends in a world where many walk alone;
We give You thanks, O Lord.
Amen
- Spiritual Warfare
Scott Hafeman on fighting sin, quoted in the book Gospel Centered Discipleship.
It’s not perfection overnight but perseverance over a lifetime.
- Restoration
Tom Smith from the movie Seabiscuit.
You don’t throw away a whole life just because it’s a little banged up.
- Possible
Bethany Hamilton from the movie Soul Surfer.
I don’t need easy, I just need possible.
- Home Architecture and Life
Charles Eames on home architecture and life. PBS American Masters
The container of your house can be simple, but your life doesn’t have to be simple.
- Goals
Daniel Henderson on what is a goal from The Deeper Life. Strategic Renewal
A goal is a mark toward which you direct your life so that you can accomplish your priority commitments and live with integrity.
- Endurance
Alistair Begg on Endurance from Men of Integrity for Sep. 3, 2014.
Endurance is a key indicator of spiritual fitness.
- Temptation and Self-control
Alistair Begg on temptation and self-control (Providence blog and sermon series). Truth for Life
Sow a thought; Reap an action.
Sow an action; Reap a habit.
Sow a habit; Reap a character.
Sow a character; Reap a destiny.