Tag: focus

Seek First Project: Does Your Worry Pass the Focus Test? (Day 23)

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. – Philippians… Read More

The Loveliest Centerpiece

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; He was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was in all His house. For He has been… Read More

Am I Willing to Lose So That I Can Win?

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ” (Galatians… Read More

Recommendation Saturday: First Things First

They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination. – Nehemiah 6:9 This little guy has so much he could teach us…. Read More

Sunday Scripture: 11/23/14

Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them. – 1 Timothy 4:13 If you have been helped by this post and think it could be helpful to someone… Read More

The Gaze

For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We saw his majestic splendor with our own eyes – 2 Peter 1:16 I’ve had moments that… Read More

Fix My Eyes

My eyes are always on the Lord,for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies. – Psalm 25:15 A brain condition has stolen my peripheral vision. I haven’t been able to see my periphery for about 5… Read More

What Are You Seeking?

Those who know your name trust in you,for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. – Psalm 9:10 What am I seeking? Depends on the day. Some days it’s a bit of extra energy. Other days… Read More

Blessing in Disguise

“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.I have called you by name; you are mine.When you go through deep waters,I will be with you.When you go through rivers of difficulty,you will not drown.When you walk through… Read More

Recommendation Saturday: What Are You Chasing?

After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. – John 10:4 Not everything bright and shiny that catches our eye is something meant for us… Read More