Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Isaiah 55:6-7 English Standard Version
Forgiveness is something you must personally choose to give. Just as it was said in Matthew 6:14-15:
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:22 (ESV)
When faced with those that don’t believe just remember that only a fool would choose to not believe in God. Don’t get angry, don’t be shook — just know that you’re in the presence of ignorance.
Psalm 14:1 (NKJV)
The fool has said in his heart,“There is no God.”They are corrupt,They have done abominable works,There is none who does good.
Thanksgiving is wonderful but all year long we need to give thanks to the one who truly put his life down for us. We are all at his mercy and we are all saved due to his grace. Without him there would be no life, in the beginning, presently nor in the end.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8
They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him.
“Hail, king of the Jews!” they said. They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.
Matthew 27:28-3
He is the way, the truth and the life!
John 14:6
Each and every day is the right day to praise God and give thanks to our savior Jesus Christ.
Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 106:1
Learn to love God and then yourself first, so that you will never be taken advantage of or for granted. When you learn to be faithful is when you too can find someone who will be faithful.
For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality…
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Our God is kind and merciful to his people.
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
Luke 6:36
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and remind you all to give thanks to God before all else.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34
Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.
Hebrews 12:28-29
In due time, “Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!”
Our bodies may grow old but our love doesn’t have to.
Did you know that God poured his love out to you, just for you?
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 5:5
God has made everything beautiful inside and out. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.
He has made everything beautiful in its time.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
There’s is never a need to be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. Believing in God is believing in the truth.
And when they naysayers come looking for a fight and wanting to ask ignorant questions like, “Where’s your proof?” just know that they have already lost hope in life because even science can not provide the “proof” they are looking for and it never will.
Instead just laugh it off and be the light, you don’t need to convince them of anything.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16 KJV
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Stand strong in your faith, always wear your armor of Christ knowing full well that our people will always be victorious in the end because God doesn’t make mistakes.
Don’t let the schemes of devil distract you or blind you from what’s real. These people against us are not more intelligent or cooler or trendier, they are blinded by the ways of the world.
Ephesians 6:10-11
Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
God’s grace wasn’t just for his disciples or just for the most die hard Christians among us. His grace exists and is offered to all that seek it.
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.
Titus 2:11-12
Every time you bite into a juicy burger from Carl’s Jr., you’re enjoying a business founded and ran on Christian principles. Although their ads got a bit edgy and provocative for awhile, they have always stayed true to their beliefs.
Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC is a fast food restaurant chain operated by CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc., with locations primarily in the Western and Southwestern United States.
Hobby Lobby is another Christian owned company and one you’ve all probably heard about the most due to the media’s coverage of them, every chance they get. Despite the negative light the media has attempted to cast them in, they’ve continued to grow into one of the largest retail companies in the world.
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. is a private for-profit, closely held corporation and an American chain of retail arts and crafts stores based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formerly called Hobby Lobby Creative Centers.
Interstate Batteries is a Christian company that’s all about keeping our cars running smoothly and glorify god along the way.
Checking out the company’s mission statement says a lot about where they stand and their intent to “glorify God as we supply our customers worldwide with top quality, value-priced batteries, related electrical power-source products, and distribution services.”
Next time you’re in the market for a battery upgrade, consider giving Interstate Batteries a try and support the same team.
Interstate Battery System of America, Inc., a.k.a. Interstate Batteries, is a privately owned company that markets automotive batteries manufactured by Johnson Controls through independent distributors to more than 200,000 automotive shops and dealers worldwide.
In-N-Out burger is not only tasty but burgers aren’t the only thing they are serving up. You’ll find bible verses printed on their bags and wrappers. Go get some to try (if you haven’t) and you’ll find them there waiting for you.
If you ask me, there’s nothing at all wrong with thanking or thinking about God while you dine, even if it’s just for a moment. Keep this chain in mind when looking for a place to grab some good.
In-N-Out Burger is a regional chain of fast food restaurants with locations in the American Southwest. Founded in Baldwin Park, California, in 1948 by Harry Snyder and his wife Esther Snyder, the chain is currently headquartered in Irvine, California.
Chick-fil-A makes some mean chicken but what they also do is run a great company based on Christian principles. Here’s a tidbit from their website about their “Sundays Off” policy, as an example:
Our founder, Truett Cathy, made the decision to close on Sundays in 1946 when he opened his first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. Having worked seven days a week in restaurants open 24 hours, Truett saw the importance of closing on Sundays so that he and his employees could set aside one day to rest and worship if they choose – a practice we uphold today.
So if you have a location near you, give it a try next time you’re looking for a fast meal and feel good knowing you’re supporting the same team.
Chick-fil-A is an American fast food restaurant chain headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of College Park, Georgia, specializing in chicken sandwiches. Founded in 1946, it is associated with the Southern United States. Chick-fil-A has more than 2,200 restaurants in 41 U.S. states.
Many may not realize it but Mary Kay Cosmetics is a Christian owned company. The owner was even quoted saying:
“God has blessed us because our motivation is right. He knows I want women to be the beautiful creatures he created.”
I know where I’ll continue buying my makeup from and you should too. If any of you know of other cosmetic companies that are Christian owned, please let me know!
Mary Kay Inc. is an American privately owned multi-level marketing company that sells cosmetics products. According to Direct Selling News, Mary Kay was the sixth largest multi-level marketing company in the world in 2015, with a wholesale volume of US$3.7 billion.
Did you know that Forever 21 was founded and is owned by a Christian family? They sure are and that’s all the more reason to support them. Here’s some background from the founder:
The founder, Mrs. Chang says that when first starting out her business, she prayed on top of a Mountain in California and that God told her she should open a store and that she would be successful.
Mr. and Mrs. Chang attend a daily 5:30 a.m. prayer meeting at the Ttokamsa Mission Church wherehe also leads a Bible study and she’s a church deacon.
Forever 21 is an American chain of fast fashion retailers with its headquarters in Los Angeles, California and is the 5th largest specialty retailer in the United States.
