Tag Archives: effort
IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 18
A Life Focused on Christ Hebrews 12:1-3 A life of strong faith doesn’t happen automatically or without any effort on our part. Although we are not saved by our own endeavors, spiritual growth requires the appropriation of all the … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: OCTOBER 13
On effort Many things—such as loving, going to sleep, or behaving unaffectedly—are done worst when we try hardest to do them. From Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature Compiled in Words to Live By
DAILY HOPE: DECEMBER 30
Godly Goals Give You Hope to Endure “I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep on running and struggling to take hold of the prize” (Philippians … Continue reading
DAILY HOPE: FEBRUARY 27
While You’re Working on Your Goals, God Is Working on You “I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep on running and struggling to take hold … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: JULY 16
The Concept of Divine Control …how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! —Matthew 7:11 Jesus is laying down the rules of conduct in this passage for those people who … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: JULY 7
All Efforts of Worth and Excellence Are Difficult Enter by the narrow gate….Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life…. —Matthew 7:13-14 If we are going to live as disciples of Jesus, we have … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: FEBRUARY 27
The Impoverished Ministry of Jesus Where then do You get that living water? —John 4:11 “The well is deep” — and even a great deal deeper than the Samaritan woman knew! (John 4:11). Think of the depths of human nature … Continue reading