“For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity; plans to give you a future and a hope.” Prophet Jeremiah, Old Testament. So many valuable things seem to be senseless or even worthless on the surface. Let’s take diamonds, for instance. “Raw diamonds” or “diamonds in the rough” are formed deep within the earth and often resemble lumps of pale glass when discovered. They have an oily appearance and no spark. In essence, for the untrained Continue Reading
Forging Ahead Through Crisis {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them.” — Clare Boothe Luce On the 29th chapter of the book of the prophet Jeremiah, a famous verse stands out as one of the most quoted passages in the Old Testament: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This verse is often highlighted during religious schools' commencement ceremonies. It serves as a Continue Reading
Sign #6 – When You Repeatedly Justify Your Decision {Blog Series: Six Signs You Are Heading in the Wrong Direction}
“Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15-17 She talked about the moment God told her to marry him. She knew that she knew: the man was her “chosen one.” Problem was… he was not a believer. Not even close. As a matter of fact, he was devoted to a very different religion. Words came out of her mouth at a speed that Continue Reading
Heart Shift: Could Your Heart be Moving Away From God’s?
For thus says the Lord, ‘When seventy years have been completed for Babylon, I will visit you and fulfill My good word to you, to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.’ Jeremiah 29:10-13 (NASB) The theme for the weekend Continue Reading
