I Believe

A prescription for joyful living includes something to hope for, something to do, and someone to love.

Being slow to criticize and quick to forgive is a good way to go.

Biblically, the greatest calling in the world is to serve others, as “The Servant” demonstrated.

Everything we really need, we already have.

Faithfulness is our guide to salvation and an anchor for eternity.

God forbids favoritism of any kind except His word.

God is the one who defines sin (disobeying His Word). He will make the ultimate judgment.

God loves each one of us equally.

God promises that the more selflessly we give, the more we will receive joy.

God’s number one and two priorities: Spread the “Good News” of His love and care for those in need.

Good stewardship involves submitting all our resources to God’s authority.

Having a child to improve the marriage relationship is a poor reason to embark upon parenthood.

How we perceive ourselves marks the ceiling for what God can do for us.

In God’s eyes, none of us is a failure without hope.

In our world of plenty, it seems easier than ever to lose sight of what is truly important.

It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into it.

It is possible, if we focus on it, to find fault with just about anything or everyone.

Most of the greatest good in the world has been done by the fewest people.

Most of what we worry about never comes to pass, but most of us still worry.

Mourning in the night becomes joy in the morning.

One way to serve those in need is through day-to-day charitable giving.

Our love for God comes from the heart.

Our self-concept is our impression of ourselves – we are what we think.

Our self-image determines how we use our time, talent, knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Partial obedience is not considered obedience.

Quitting is not an option for “believers.”

The motivation for our actions should be to glorify God, not to gain personal praise.

The worst bondage of all is slavery to sin.

Self-reflection is always a good exercise. What I believe is a work in progress, not limited to these statements and subject to change. What do YOU believe?