“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” Psalm 139:23-24 ESV Overtime, toxins can seep into our bodies from sources such as products used on our skin or air pollutants. As aContinue reading ” REBOOT – A “Thoughts” Cleansing”
Author Archives: A.S. Allen
Guided by the Eye of God
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8 As a disciple of Jesus, our earnest desire ought to be guided by God. Besides accepting the gift of salvation, I propose the wisest decision we could ever make is to live surrenderedContinue reading “Guided by the Eye of God”
Empty and Full
“As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.” 2 Corinthians 6:10 Life is not without its heartaches and disappointments. Each day offers the promise of something not going as expected. For some, it’s the lack of basic physical necessities that plagues their existence, fillingContinue reading “Empty and Full”
The Replay of Rejection Pain
“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.” John 1:11 (NIV) “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus … And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of theContinue reading “The Replay of Rejection Pain”
The Pain of Rejection
“The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone” Psalm 118:22 Being considered as not acceptable causes a variety of levels of inner pain. Initially, the pain of rejection may be paralyzing. We find ourselves unable to move psychologically as well as physically. No one naturally receives the news of being told directlyContinue reading “The Pain of Rejection”
Humble Silence … Humble Mind … Humble Heart
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Self-righteousness is an ugly look on most but particularly those who call Jesus Lord. It sets the stage for a false assessmentContinue reading “Humble Silence … Humble Mind … Humble Heart”
Judge Not?
“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and theContinue reading “Judge Not?”
Give Thanks
“Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven! For His mercy endures forever.” Psalms 136:26 The expression “give thanks” translates into the act of thanksgiving. A posture of thanksgiving is to be endeavored by every Christian disciple. The verse, Psalms 136:26, identifies the ultimate recipient as well as the reason why for our thankfulness. ItContinue reading “Give Thanks”
Peace in the Midst of …
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound andContinue reading “Peace in the Midst of …”
Helpless Yet Helpful
“…let the weak say, “I am strong.” Joel 3:10 Oftentimes, we feel helpless in being able to resolve or address our own problems and challenges. It’s even more daunting in the consideration of offering assistance towards the issues that plague those who are near such as family and friends and those afar. In our helplessness,Continue reading “Helpless Yet Helpful”
Chronicles of ASA 