presence

“It takes practice to become proficient at something. Practicing the presence of God will make us good at it.”  – R. Alan Woods

You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.     Psalm 16:11

 

peace

Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.” Ronald Reagan

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

faith

Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, Faith looks up!

Ralph Waldo Emerson

 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

conformed or transformed

We have become a generation of people who worship our work, who work at our play, and who play at our worship. Charles R Swindoll

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2

 

family

• A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living. Charles R. Swindoll“

• A man ought to live so that everybody knows he is a Christian… and most of all, his family ought to know.”   D. L. Moody

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4