Author Archives: A.S. Allen

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 The thoughts that weighContinue reading “Thoughts That Weigh Us Down”

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and incomprehensible things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 Inaccessible thoughts arise from the things we are aware of but lack understanding. Consider, Christians are aware of that the life after death brings us closer to our final residence. However, the accessibility toContinue reading “Inaccessible Thoughts”

“You alone know when I sit down and when I get up. You read my thoughts from far away.” Psalm 139:2 Have you ever heard the statement, “I can’t read your mind!”. Although it’s possible to be intuitive to an individual’s thoughts based on body language and emotions expressed as well as words spoken. ForContinue reading “Open Thoughts”

“For we do not know what to pray for as we, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26 Most people will declare no one knows us better than we do. After all, we have known ourselves all of our life. We know what we like and weContinue reading “Unknown Thoughts”

“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 Pleasing in the sight of God is a lofty task to be endeavored by all who proclaim a love for Him. A Love for God is not confirmed by the declaration of itContinue reading “The Thoughts of the Heart”

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 Thoughts originate from multiple sources, showing up without an invitation to demand our attention. If we are not conscious to monitor them, the thoughts fromContinue reading “Keep Your Thoughts In Check”

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is an emotion which hinders and even stops us from living an abundant life. One fearful thought may only intimidate us. However, a constant flow of fearful thoughts cripples us from within until we areContinue reading “Fearful Thoughts”