Friday, October 27, 2017

10 Commandments Of A Real Man

    By Frank Powell

    Full article found here http://frankpowell.me/10-signs-real-man-todays-culture/


    1.) A real man respects everyone.

    2.) A real man builds up those closest to him.

    3.) A real man never leads women on.

    4.) A real man works hard, but never chases a paycheck.

    5.) A real man never chooses hobbies over marriage or family.

    6.) A real man pursues purity.

    7.) A real man is self-controlled.

    8.) A real man looks to God for his identity and worth.

    9.) A real man celebrates the successes of others.

    10.) A real man pursues integrity.

Friday, January 27, 2017

10 Bible Verses That Will Help You Get Through a Rough Patch

This article was is from www.relevantmagazine.com
If you're going through a tough time,  (a rough patch), here are 10 verses just for you.

1. Song of Songs 2:11-12

"For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come,"


2. Psalm 74:17

"It was You who set all the boundaries of the earth; You made both
summer and winter."


3. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

"For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal
weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things
that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that
are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal."


4. Romans 5:3-5

"Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that
suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and
character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame."


5. Daniel 2:21

"He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he
gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding."


6. Deuteronomy 31:8

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never
leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."


7. Romans 8:18

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with
the glory that will be revealed in us."


8. Nahum 1:7

"The Lord is good, a Strength and Stronghold in the day of trouble;
He knows (recognizes, has knowledge of, and understands) those who
take refuge and trust in Him."


9. Isaiah 41:10

"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for
I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."


10. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under
heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a
time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a
time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast
away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace,
and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to embrace, and a time
to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; time
to keep, and a time to cast away;a time to tear, and a time to sew;
time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time
to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace."

Read more at
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/practical-faith/10-bible-verses-will-help-you-get-through-rough-patch#ZpCz1DrfqsoKUrWL.99

Wednesday, January 04, 2017

Bible Verses for the New Year

As your making plans and resolutions, here are some Bible verses that are perfect for a new, fresh start.  Grab one of these (or all of them) and take it as your own for this New Year.

  "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

  "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. " Psalm 37:4

  "But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations." Psalm 33:11

  "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans." Psalm 118:8

  "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Proverbs 16:9

"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Phil. 3:14

  "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:6

  "All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly." Proverbs 13:16

  "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Proverbs 16:3

"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain." Ps. 127:1

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen." 2 Pet. 3:18

  "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21

  "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." Proverbs 21:5

  "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law." Proverbs 29:18

"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?" Luke 14:28

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

  "Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval." John 6:27

  "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.  You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10:35-36

"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." 2 Chronicles 15:7

"May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed." Psalm 20:4