Category Archives: nuggets

“You think you’re finished and that all hope is lost? Take courage in the fact that God does not throw any repentant soul away… For you He waits that He might brush off the dirt from your fall and set … Continue reading →

“Nowadays we don’t want to feel guilty or have a guilt trip laid on us. But if we don’t feel guilty, then our consciences are dysfunctional. Conscience is our internal GPS, programmed by God to direct us to our heavenly … Continue reading →

“God knows how to lift us up, out of our predicaments. He knows how to fix our broken worlds: broken hearts, broken hopes, broken homes, broken health, and broken lives. There is not a problem that Christ cannot fix. He … Continue reading →

“Envy or jealousy is mediocrity’s tribute to excellence. Though interchangeable, ENVY begins with empty hands mourning its lack, and rejoicing at another’s misfortunes; JEALOUSY starts with full hands, but afraid of losing to another what it already possesses. Envy or … Continue reading →

“Putting things off till last minute is the womb from which Procrastination is born. Its first words are ‘later’ and ‘not now.’ Procrastination is not lazy, incapable, or disobedient. It simply postpones what needs to be done to another day … Continue reading →

“Let’s avoid two dangers. First, the danger of NOT-waiting on the Lord. We often think God is slow because we want an overnight success, instant prosperity, quick solutions to our problems,rapid recovery from illness, and instant marriages or relationships. Second, the danger of OVER-waiting on God. Here, we don’t … Continue reading →

“’I’m very troubled about so and so. I’m confiding in you so you’ll join me pray and work for their salvation.’ The Gospel of Gossip is the only gospel preached behind closed doors. It tells of your faults and failings … Continue reading →

“Silence at the right time is the most effective speech. The majesty of silence is revealed by a calm, dignified restraint in the face of accusations, injustice, betrayal, and hurt. Being thus silent does not mean one is speechless, sullen, … Continue reading →

“God is not just a God of ‘second chances,’ but also the God of ‘six more chances.’ The Bible says: ‘A righteous man may fall seven times and rise again…’ If a godly man rises again after falling seven times, … Continue reading →

“Frenemy (= “friend” + “enemy”) refers to either an enemy disguised as a friend or to a colleague who is simultaneously a rival. Frenemies are more dangerous than our real enemies because, while pretending to be friends, out of envy, … Continue reading →