Pastor, Peacemaker, Prolificoach 
Wednesday, August 04 2010 @ 05:28 AM EDT
I am leaving for China this morning I will try my best to post my tweetvotions. My email service will work in China on my Droid, so keep in touch with email. Don't call me because Verizon will charge me $1.99 / min.
Wednesday, August 04 2010 @ 05:18 AM EDT
We need to learn from Joseph, in the OT, who exemplified self-control better than any other human being. (Read Gen. 43:31)
Tuesday, August 03 2010 @ 07:15 AM EDT
Enkrateia, the last Greek word appeared in the fruit of the spirit is better translated as self-differentiation. (Memorize Gal. 5:22-23)
Monday, August 02 2010 @ 07:10 AM EDT
For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. (Memorize 2 Tim. 1:7)
Monday, August 02 2010 @ 01:37 AM EDT
Gentleness is an important quality of Christian leadership, like Christ, the Shepherd, gently leads his flock. (Isaiah 40:10-11)
Saturday, July 31 2010 @ 07:09 AM EDT
Your spirit of gentleness is tested when you are right and someone else is wrong and not listening. (Read Galatians 6)
Friday, July 30 2010 @ 08:02 AM EDT
Paul said he applied the "meekness and gentleness of Christ" to approach people. Sounds interesting to me. (Read 2 Cor 10:1)
Thursday, July 29 2010 @ 07:02 AM EDT
My tongue is gentler than my teeth and often hurt by them, but my tongue lives longer than my teeth. (Memorize Prov 15:4)
Wednesday, July 28 2010 @ 07:01 AM EDT
The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits. (Memorize James 3:17)
Tuesday, July 27 2010 @ 06:51 AM EDT
Consciousness of our own sins and stupidity past and present produces gentleness. (Read Titus 3:1-11)
Monday, July 26 2010 @ 06:14 AM EDT
Jesus invites us to learn from him because he is gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Memorize Mat 11:28-30)
Sunday, July 25 2010 @ 06:57 PM EDT
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Read the Faith Chapter, Hebrews 11)
Saturday, July 24 2010 @ 09:43 AM EDT
The Lamb will reign, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful. (Rev. 17:14)
Friday, July 23 2010 @ 07:12 AM EDT
Through his wise eyes, King Solomon found most people to be unfaithful even though they claimed otherwise. (Read Pr 20:5-12)
Thursday, July 22 2010 @ 07:58 AM EDT
A faithful and trustworthy person is always blessed by God to be in charge of more heavenly resources. (Read Mat. 25:14-30)
Wednesday, July 21 2010 @ 06:53 AM EDT
The faithful will abound with blessings, but one who is in a hurry to be rich will not go unpunished. (Read Prov. 28:20)
Tuesday, July 20 2010 @ 06:52 AM EDT
You have the wisdom of a king if you appreciate faithful people and keep them around as your close friends. (Read Psalm 101)
Monday, July 19 2010 @ 07:07 AM EDT
The fruit of faithfulness is a result of integrity; unity between what is behind the scene and what is public. (Read Luke 16:10-13)
Sunday, July 18 2010 @ 07:39 AM EDT
Honor the Lord and give Him the first and the best. Your barns will burst; your wine vats will brim over. (Read Prov 3:9-10)
Saturday, July 17 2010 @ 10:32 AM EDT
Happy are those who consider the poor; the Lord delivers them in the day of trouble, and keep them alive. (Read Psalm 41:1-3)
Friday, July 16 2010 @ 08:04 AM EDT
Generosity makes life beautiful, fulfilled, and complete. It paves the way to a life that really is life. (Read 1 Tim. 6:17-19)
Thursday, July 15 2010 @ 08:05 AM EDT
When we count the blessings, we are able to be generous because generosity flows from a grateful heart. (Read Deu. 8:10-18)
Wednesday, July 14 2010 @ 07:30 AM EDT
Fear keeps our purse shut, but Jesus wants us to invest in heaven because our heart follows our treasure. (Read Luke 12:32-34)
Tuesday, July 13 2010 @ 08:03 AM EDT
A generous man is remembered by the lives he has touched even long after he has forgotten his deed. (Read Luke 6:27-36)
Tuesday, July 13 2010 @ 07:17 AM EDT
Generosity reflects the divine image in us since God is a giver. God so loved the world that he GAVE… (Read John 3:16-17)
Saturday, July 10 2010 @ 07:49 AM EDT
What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Read Micah 6:8)
Saturday, July 03 2010 @ 11:59 AM EDT
King David: Now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. (Read Psalm 37:25-26)
Friday, July 02 2010 @ 07:45 AM EDT
Acts of kindness reduce stress and bring peace to life because it is when we reflect God’s image. (Read Tim. 3:4-8)
Thursday, July 01 2010 @ 10:04 AM EDT
The kindness of God is shown in Christ in a very costly way on the cross. How do you show your kindness? (Read Eph. 2:1-10)
Wednesday, June 30 2010 @ 07:21 AM EDT
Kindness is simply practicing the golden rule: do to others as you would have them do to you. (Read Luke 6:30-36)
Wednesday, June 30 2010 @ 07:20 AM EDT
Kindness is two ways street. God promised to return kindness to those who are kind to the needy. (Read Mat. 5:7)
Monday, June 28 2010 @ 07:33 AM EDT
Kindness is love in action. It’s volitional rather than emotional. Treat someone with kindness today! (Memorize Gal. 5:22-23)
Sunday, June 27 2010 @ 07:03 AM EDT
Hope allows us to be patient and patience enables us to wait for what we hope for--the unseen future. See you at church! (Read Rom 8:24-25)
Saturday, June 26 2010 @ 10:23 PM EDT
In an age of quick fixes and shortcuts, patience is a rare commodity. But, patience always pays off in fruitfulness. (Read Luke 8:15)
Friday, June 25 2010 @ 07:51 AM EDT
Because we live in a fallen world, patience is an essential element to survive the journey, until Christ come. (Read James 5:7-12)
Thursday, June 24 2010 @ 07:18 AM EDT
Since love is patient and not irritable, your patience measures your love. Grow your patience today! (Read 2 Pet 1:3-15)
Wednesday, June 23 2010 @ 07:33 AM EDT
No one is perfect, but a completely patient person arrives at perfection through selflessness and a dead ego. (Read James 1:2-4)
Tuesday, June 22 2010 @ 07:46 AM EDT
But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles… (Read Isa 40:28-31)
Monday, June 21 2010 @ 07:50 AM EDT
Suffering produces patience, and patience produces character, and character produces hope. (Read Rom 5:1-5)
Sunday, June 20 2010 @ 07:00 AM EDT
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. See you at church! (Col 3:12-17)
Saturday, June 19 2010 @ 08:22 PM EDT
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. –Jesus ( Read John 14:27)
Friday, June 18 2010 @ 09:30 AM EDT
Pray constantly, Exercise integrity, Appreciate beauty, Cultivate harmony, and Envision eternity. (Memorize Phil 4:8-9)
Thursday, June 17 2010 @ 07:37 AM EDT
Submit to God and be at peace with God; in this way prosperity will come to you. (Read Job 22:21-30)
Wednesday, June 16 2010 @ 07:49 AM EDT
The Lord ordains abundant blessings to those who live in peace and unity with their family. Reconcile with estrange relatives today. (Read Psalm 133)
Tuesday, June 15 2010 @ 07:54 AM EDT
Sow the seeds of peace today and soon you will reap the harvest righteousness. That’s heavenly wisdom. (Read James 3:13-18)
Monday, June 14 2010 @ 08:19 AM EDT
The peace of God that surpasses all understanding comes through prayer and meditation on the positive things. (Read Phil 4:6-9)
Sunday, June 13 2010 @ 07:07 AM EDT
"In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore." See you at church! (Read Psalm 16:11)
Saturday, June 12 2010 @ 07:41 AM EDT
True joy transcends life conditions and suffering. Paul said that he was treated as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing. (Read 2 Cor 6:8-10)
Friday, June 11 2010 @ 08:45 AM EDT
For to the one who pleases him God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy (Ecc. 2:26). Do what pleases him. (Read Heb 11:6)
Thursday, June 10 2010 @ 06:55 AM EDT
Generosity generates joy because we become godly when we give -- God so loved the world that he GAVE. (Read 1 Chr. 29:9)
Wednesday, June 09 2010 @ 07:13 AM EDT
Happiness is circumstantial, but joy is a choice. Joy comes from making other people happy. So do it today. (Read Acts 20.35)
Tuesday, June 08 2010 @ 07:50 AM EDT
God’s ultimate desire for you is a complete joy. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Read John 15:11)
Monday, June 07 2010 @ 07:56 AM EDT
Rejoice in the Lord always! Find something to rejoice today. Sing a song or think about things to be thankful for. (Read Phil 4:4-9)
Sunday, June 06 2010 @ 07:11 AM EDT
Honest confrontations are necessary to maintain a loving relationship. The truth will set you free. (Read Prov. 24:26)
Saturday, June 05 2010 @ 08:18 AM EDT
Humility is not about me, but about putting other people’s interest above mine. God hates pride and blesses the humble. (Read Pil. 2:3-11)
Friday, June 04 2010 @ 07:52 AM EDT
Envy happens when we compare ourselves with others. So do not compare, but always count your blessings. (Read James 3:13-18)
Thursday, June 03 2010 @ 07:37 AM EDT
Kindness is love in action. Give a dollar to the homeless on the street today, or donate to a good cause. (Read Mat. 25:31-46)
Wednesday, June 02 2010 @ 05:03 AM EDT
Patience = time. Have you spent time with your loved ones lately? Or listen to them, call them, write to them? Do it today! (Memorize 1 Cor. 13)
Tuesday, June 01 2010 @ 07:56 AM EDT
L = Listen to them, O = Open your heart to them, V = Value them, and E = Encourage them. Try it today. (Read 1 Cor. 13:1-13)
Monday, May 31 2010 @ 07:45 AM EDT
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Read Gal. 5:22-26)
Tuesday, May 25 2010 @ 07:47 AM EDT
The "Blessing" series has ended. We'll take a break and start a new series called "Fruitful Life" soon. Have a blessed and fruitful life! ~Sam
Monday, May 24 2010 @ 05:54 AM EDT
The Lord says: Truly, one who touches you touches the apple of my eye. I am going to raise my hand against them. (Read Zec. 2:8-10; Mat. 5:10-12)
Saturday, May 22 2010 @ 05:15 AM EDT
You can stand against the storm, even with joy, if you know you are held up by Christ who began the good work in you. (Read Philippians 1:6; Mat. 5:10)
Friday, May 21 2010 @ 05:01 AM EDT
Jesus did not just ask us to bear fruit, but to bear fruit that will last, meaning we must be fruitful even in adversity. (Read John 15:16: Mat. 5:10)
Thursday, May 20 2010 @ 05:10 AM EDT
If everything is running smoothly and everyone agreeing with you, you are not changing the world. (Read 1 Peter 4:12-19; Mat. 5:10)
Wednesday, May 19 2010 @ 05:02 AM EDT
Sustaining your mission is more challenging than attaining it, but still enjoyable with a vision above self. (Read Gal. 6:9; Mat. 5:10)
Tuesday, May 18 2010 @ 05:10 AM EDT
If you know your life purpose and prize, you can rejoice even when you have mountains to move. (Read Philip. 3:13-16; Mat. 5:10)
Monday, May 17 2010 @ 05:23 AM EDT
Like a fruitful tree standing strong against the wind, a fruitful life rejoices even in persecution. (Read Mat. 5:10-12)
Sunday, May 16 2010 @ 05:29 AM EDT
He is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall. (Read Eph. 2:14; Mat. 5:9)
Saturday, May 15 2010 @ 05:10 AM EDT
We are the mouthpieces of Christ giving voice to bring his other sheep into the fold, which is the ultimate peacemaking. (Read John 10:16; Mat. 5:9) 
