Connie Giordano's Blog – January 2010 Archive (6)

"The character of a man's step is often an index to the state of his soul." - Biblical Illustrator



"God will dwell with those that prepare Him a habitation." - Matthew Henry



"Though we are at all times in His presence, His house is the place in which we entreat Him to manifest Himself to His congregated people. Yet, though we know that - the place and the purpose of our frequenting it are of the most holy and solemn nature, it is only by a strong effort that we can… Continue

"They have no reason to fear that have God with them."

"Nothing is more effectual to embolden men, and put spirit into them, than to be sure that God is with them and fights for them."

"A believing confidence in God will raise us above the prevailing fear of man."

"We reproach our leader if we follow Him trembling." - all of the above quotes from Matthew Henry



"What God had promised. The Lord your God He shall fight for you; and that cause cannot but be victorious… Continue

"If it pleases God to sustain by other means than bread, it will be done. His word can be trusted. God fed Israel with manna, sent by His word, and we can trust His promises." - People's New Testament



Matthew 4:4 says - "But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."

Hebrew 11:6 says - "But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and… Continue

Like Noah, we can be perfect in our generation.

We can -

...remain undefiled if we will simply pursue holiness in all that we say and do

...be without blemish if we will fill our hearts and minds with God's Word.

...be upright if we keep ourselves in the love of Jesus.



Genesis 6:9 says - "...Noah was...perfect in his generations..."



That word perfect means "undefiled, without blemish, and upright." So, in other words, we can say that Noah was undefiled… Continue

"I am Thine. Thy enemies wish to destroy me! Lord, look to Thy servant; Thy servant looks to Thee. O how sovereign is such a word against all the evils of life! I am Thine! therefore save Thine Own!" - Adam Clarke

"Consecration is a good plea for preservation. If we are conscious that we are the Lord's, we may be confident that He will save us." - Charles Spurgeon



"I am Thy servant" - What an effective plea for favor, help, and deliverance from God.



Can you say that… Continue

2010 - A Brand New Year! Irregardless of what 2009 represented for you and your family, this is a New Year that you are facing with new adventures, breakthroughs, and opportunities.



There is just something so special about starting anew. There is Hope and Expectancy involved. You are going to a place where you've never been before.



Just be sure of One Thing - don't carry your worries, fears, failures, and regrets into the New Year. Learn from your mistakes and then go on.… Continue