Author Archives: A.S. Allen

“The power of the tongue is life and death—those who love to talk will eat what it produces.” Proverbs 18:21 Most people are familiar with the assessment, “He or she just says whatever comes to his or her mind.” The statement is usually made when someone does not self-monitored what come our of their mouthContinue reading “Thoughts that Control the Tongue”

“Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Why are you thinking these things?” Mark 2:8 It takes courage to believe what is not in our control or what we lack knowledge. I propose it’s human nature to speak against what weContinue reading “Thoughts That Question the Movements of God”

“When I think of you as I lie on my bed, I meditate on you during the night watches” Psalm 63:6 In the quietest of the night, thoughts during the day come to make the final attempt to rest in our minds. Those that succeed are the first to come to mind when we awakeContinue reading “Thoughts in the Night Watches”

“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2 Unlike daydreaming, when the mind freely drifts from a present task at hands, meditation requires discipline to focus our mind on a specific thoughts. Both modes of thinking lead us into deep thoughts butContinue reading “Thoughts to Meditate On”

“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.”Romans 12:12 NIV Considering the current state of the world, the outlook can be concluded to be grim as the fight against COVID-19 and its variants continues.  In the midst of the global battle, we all, yet, have personal, family and even communityContinue reading “Triumphant Thoughts”

“Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!” Colossians 2:21 According to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, there are 45,000  Christian denominations in the world, more than 200 exist in the United States of America. Each denomination varying from another based on its interpretation of the bible, organization structure, manners ofContinue reading “Self-Denial Thoughts”

“Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.” Proverbs 16:5 In Analysis of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication and Enactment – The Processing Issues, Poggi and D”Errico discuss three types of pride and their expression. First, dignity seen when an individual takes pride in oneself orContinue reading “The Pitfall of Prideful Thoughts”

Jesus Calling Morning and Evening Devotional, (p. 516), Sarah Young, 2015, Nelson Publishers, United States

Jesus Calling Morning and Evening Devotional, (p. 522) Sarah Young, 2015, Nelson Publishers, United States