"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 17, 2010 at 8:19pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Tuesday, August 17, 2010

"Word" for the day...
2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT
So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever.

"Quote" for the day...
"You will never feel completely satisfied on earth, because you were made for more. You will have happy moments here, but nothing compared with what God has planned for you."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...and remember God has planned something more for you!...

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 15, 2010 at 8:14pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Sunday, August 15, 2010

"Word" for the day...
1 Corinthians 7:31 NLT
Those in frequent contact with the things of the world should make good use of them without becoming attached to them, for this world and all it contains will pass away.

"Quote" for the day...
"God warns us to not get too attached to what's around us because it is temporary."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...don't attach yourself to material things...instead attach yourself to those you love...

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 12, 2010 at 9:18pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Thursday, August 12, 2010

"Word" for the day...
Psalm 119:19 NLT
I am but a foreigner here on earth, I need the guidance of your commands. Don't hide them from me!

1 Peter 1:17 NLT
And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites when he judges. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time as foreigners here on earth.

"Quote" for the day...
"Repeatedly the Bible compares life on earth to temporarily living in a foreign country. This is not your permanent home or final destination."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...take time to change someone's life today!...

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 11, 2010 at 8:05pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Wednesday, August 11, 2010

"Word" for the day...
Psalm 39:4 NLT
LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away.

"Quote" for the day...
"You won't be here long, so don't get too attached. Ask God to help you see life on earth as he sees it."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...your days are numbered so live life with grace, forgiveness and love!...

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 8, 2010 at 9:09pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Sunday, August 8, 2010

"Word" for the day...
Luke 12:48 NLT
"But people who are not aware that they are doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, and much more is required from those to whom much more is given."

"Quote" for the day...
"Life is a test and a trust, and the more God give you, the more responsible he expects you to be."

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...and remember it's your responsibility to love someone today!...

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 7, 2010 at 8:54pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Saturday, August 7, 2010

"Word" for the day...
Luke 16:11 NLT
And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?

"Quote" for the day...
"How I manage my money ("worldly wealth") determines how much God can trust me with spiritual blessings ("true riches")."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...and take time to change someone's life today!...

"Common Ground"

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 5, 2010 at 6:43pm

Subject: "Common Ground"

"Common Ground"
August 2010
By: JoAnn Dalgard


When you find yourself displaced
Unable to stay in my apartment during a renovation project, the inconvenience became a source of inspiration. Temporarily displaced, I found myself taking stock, learning a lot of things are not really needed.
As a self-proclaimed facebook philosopher, I often post comments which I hope will generate thoughtful response. One such was, "After we walk a mile in the other fellow's shoes, perhaps we should also spend a day where he lives?" While I did not walk in my friend's shoes, I did stay where she lives.
Jesus said, "Foxes have their dens and birds of the air have nests but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." (Luke 9:58)
Now did he mean that literally? Was Jesus "camping out" during his years of ministry?
Not big on "roughing it," I was grateful Delta had given me her spare key so I could stay in her apartment while remodeling took place. Not only did I have a place to lay my head, it was indoors and running water was available.
You can learn something about yourself when you're outside your comfort zone. With grace, you may discern the difference between what is truly needed and that which is merely wanted.
Now that the bathroom is finished, I can move back into my apartment. Some down-sizing is definitely in order.
Get out your Bible and look at Luke 9:59 - Jesus said to another man, "Follow me." Lest you think this is just about "following Jesus," consider; no matter your theology or ideology, the less "baggage" you have to tote, the easier it will be to follow.
Travel light, journey far, go in peace. Shalom.

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 5, 2010 at 6:37pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Thursday, August 5, 2010

"Word" for the day...
1 Corinthians 4:2 NCV
Now in this way those who are trusted with something valuable must show they are worthy of that trust.

"Quote" for the day...
"Jesus often referred to life as a trust..."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...and be worthy of God's trust today!...

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 4, 2010 at 8:13pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Wednesday, August 4, 2010

"Word" for the day...
James 1:12 NLT
God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

"Quote" for the day...
"Every time you pass a test, God notices and makes plans to reward you in eternity."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...and remember God blesses those who love others...love someone today!...

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 3, 2010 at 8:08pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Tuesday, August 3, 2010

"Word" for the day...
1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT
But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. An God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it."

"Quote" for the day...
"The good news is that God wants you to pass the tests of life, so he never allows the tests you face to be greater than the grace he gives you to handle them."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...and remember God is faithful!...

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 2, 2010 at 9:01pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Monday, August 2, 2010

"Word" for the day...
2 Chronicles 32:31 NLT
However, when ambassadors arrived from Babylon to ask about the remarkable events that had taken place in the land, God withdrew from Hezekiah in order to test him and to see what was really in his heart.

"Quote" for the day...
"When you understand that life is a test, you realize that nothing is insignificant in your life. Even the smallest incident has significance for your character development. Every day is an important day, and every second is growth opportunity to deepen your character, to demonstrate love, or to depend on God. Some tests seem overwhelming, while others you don't even notice. But all of them have eternal implications."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live and be significant in someone's life today!...

"Word" for the day...

Dorenda Richardson WhiteAugust 1, 2010 at 10:19pm

Subject: "Word" for today...this day...Sunday, August 1, 2010

"Word" for the day...
Romans 12:2 NLT
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing, and perfect his will really is.

"Quote" for the day...
"To fulfill the purposes God made you for, you will have to challenge conventional wisdom and replace it with the biblical metaphors of life."
~Rick Warren~

"Inspiration" for the day...
...Pause & Pray...Stop & Smile...Give, Forgive & Live...and change your way of thinking to God's way of thinking!...