Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Real McCoy
Elijah McCoy invented a cup that automatically dripped oil and it was installed on locomotives. Soon, everyone wanted a "McCoy Cup" because it greatly increased engine efficiency. Because of its popularity, there were many inferior copies made; so many in fact, that train engineers began to demand "the real McCoy" in order to get the genuine article. And that's how the phrase "the real McCoy" originated.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
How to be Strong
In order to draw on the Lord's strength, we need to develop attitudes of humility, trust and perseverance.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Holiness = Strength
When we make holiness a priority and demonstrate obedience to the Lord, we'll receive supernatural strength to choose righteousness.--Charles Stanley
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Mind Your Own Business!
Make it your ambition to lead a quite life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.--1 Thessalonians 4:11-12.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Inadequacy
Inadequacy can be a blessing since it…
- Drives us to God as we recognize our helplessness
- Relieves us of the burden of trying to do God’s will in our own strength
- Motivates us to live in the power of the Holy Spirit
- Provides the Lord an opportunity to demonstrate what He can do
- Increases our u8sefulness to God by humbling our pride
- Allows Christ to receive all the glory
- Gives peace as we rely on Him
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