Turn First to God With Problems

by | May 4, 2026 | Short Provocative Thoughts

“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”  – Psalm 121:2 “He gives power to the tired and worn out, and strength to the weak.” (Isaiah 40:29). “God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come.”...

Vision

by | May 2, 2026 | Short Provocative Thoughts

Vision is given by God. Do not be devoted to the vision but to the God that gives the vision. Only then will things come to you with greatness and vitality because they are energized by God. (See Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest, May 2)

The Lilies of Hidden Wonders

by | Apr 12, 2026 | Short Provocative Thoughts

In Luke 12:27, Christ says, “Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these” (KJV). Mere lilies are more glorious than anything that adorned Solomon....

The Power of God’s “More”

by | Dec 23, 2025 | Short Provocative Thoughts

Human power is limited. God’s power is not. It is the power of “more—more than enough.” It is this power that gives hope, strengthens us for the journey, and is the force to change the unchangeable. 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit...