“…Make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way” Rom 13:14b (NIV) How many times have I inadvertently (and sometimes even purposely!) put things in the way of others…  from completing a task, to doing their job well, all the way to preventing…

  “Do not say, ‘Why were the old days better than these?’ for it is not wise to ask such a question.” Ecc 7:10 (NIV) How big is our rearview mirror in our car?! How big is the windshield in our car?! Looking back is good for a glance, but…

““For a man’s anger does not bring about the righteous  life that God desires”. James 1:20 (NV) If we can keep our temper low, good things will happen! When my stress level is high it’s harder for me to do this than at other times.  But I gotta keep tryin’!

“If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Ecc 9:10 (NIV)  When was the last time you sharpened your ax?   It’s a lot harder to get things done when it’s dull isn’t it?! Let’s remember to sharpen up from time…

“Then Peter began to speak: ‘I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism’ Acts 10:34 (NIV) Aren’t we so fortunate that God doesn’t show partiality towards us?  I mean, He doesn’t judge us based on nationality, race, status, political affiliation – or even if someone…

He is Risen! Enough said. 🙂 “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” Matt 28:6 (NIV)

“The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight” Prov 11:1 (NIV) or from The Message version: “God hates cheating in the marketplace; he loves it when business is aboveboard”   Just a subtle reminder that we all need to act above reproach in our business dealings. It may be different than…

“Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.“  Ps 34: 12-13 (NIV)  I read this over and over, and kept focusing on the Word “good” for some reason.  We can have “days”… but these passages tells us…

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” Coll 3:2 (NIV) How many times do I get enamored by things that are all around me;  That new car someone is driving, the beautiful clothes I see at the store, or an amazing looking house that I drive past……

“God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you.” 2 Thes 1:6 (NIV) Why do I always stir around and rehash in my head those that have wronged me in some way, trying to figure out how I can get back at them or “give them…