“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Do you remember this old adage? It would often be heard on a schoolhouse playground as children were teasing…
Category: thoughts by Mary Pinckney
Restoration is on the way…
The Lord says, “I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts, the hopping locusts, the stripping locusts, and the cutting locusts. It was I who sent this great destroying army against you. Joel 2:25 (NLT) The Lord is in the process of building you right now. Although it seems as if…
Don’t let your dream die
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 (NLT) I want to speak to those of you that have stopped dreaming. You have had setbacks. You have encountered disappointment. You have been told it won’t work. I say to you DREAM AGAIN! There is still hope for…
Is Your Attitude Ruining Your Relationships?
“Let your gentle spirit be made known to all men.” Philippians 4:5 (NASB) We live in a society that is filled with hurting people, many of whom go unnoticed on a regular basis. Have you stopped to take notice of the people around you? We often get so consumed with meeting the next deadline, competing…
I’m Flawed, Now What?
“Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.” 1 Corinthians 1:27 (NLT) God can’t use me. I’m flawed. I have too much baggage. I don’t have enough money. I’m not pretty enough….
It’s all about your focus
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Today, instead of looking at what’s going wrong in your life, find the good. Having a grateful attitude can turn your lives around. What are you grateful for? Lord, teach us to focus more on…
Pep Talk
Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11 AMPC What happed to your confidence? You were once so sure of yourself. You used to give your all to anything you put your hands to. What stopped you? When did you embrace intimidation? You…
Enough with all the lies
Romans 10:9 (NLT) If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Whose report will you believe today? Will you continue believing what your current circumstances are speaking about you? Will you continue listening to the lies of the enemy? The…
I’m Cheering For You..
1 Corinthians 15:57 (AMPC) But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making us conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ. Often times we let ourselves down when we fail to live up to our full potential. We push everyone else but we often settle for less than our very best when it comes to…
You Are Enough…
You are enough. You are good enough. You are valuable. You have what it takes to succeed. God values you. He made you unique, special, one of a kind. There is no other that can offer what you have. You have purpose. You are filled with potential. You are a child of the most High…
Journey To Inner Healing 