Connie Giordano's Blog – August 2009 Archive (12)

"Hard words indeed break no bones, but many a heart has been broken by them." - Matthew Henry



We live in a world filled with reckless words - cutting, killing, careless, and irresponsible words which are spoken rashly, quickly, hastily, inadvisably, or indiscreetly. The result? There are many broken people who are seeking desperately to function in everyday life and yet cannot seem to move ahead. They look around at others and wonder - What makes me so different? What is holding me… Continue

"Whoever or whatever controls a person's mind ultimately has the power to dictate the affairs and outcome of that person's life. Thus, if a person allows his mind to be doused with panic or fear, he is putting fear in charge of his life. Because Paul wanted his readers to remain in peace regardless of the tumultuous events that transpired around them, he urged them not to allow fear from these shocking and distressful events to penetrate their minds, will, and emotions." - Rick… Continue

Job 36:22 tells us - "Behold, God exalteth by His power..." 1 Peter 5:6 informs us that God has a proper time - a "due time" - when He exalts the humble.



So many are running ahead of God's "best" time and exalting themselves. Hence, they are not properly prepared and oftentimes end up falling flat on their faces.



What will it be for you? Are you in a hurry to be in the "limelight" ? Or will you wait for God's fit time to promote you?



In Job 7:17, Job inquired -… Continue

What is the one cry of mankind today? Is it not for good to come their way? Is there not a "mad" search for happiness in things like wealth, honor, achievement, pleasure, sensuality, etc.?



Yes, man is looking for good in anything and everything but God. But, wait a minute, there is a group who are yearning for the chief good in life. They will go to whatever measures necessary in order to get it. These people are the godly, and what they are desiring is the Favor of… Continue

"God, Who is the best, must be served with the best we have." - Matthew Henry



"The good man will give his best things to God."

"Of all we have we should give the Lord His portion, and that should be the choicest we can select."

"Reader, never attempt to come before God without Jesus, the divinely promised, given, and accepted burnt offering." - All three quotes from Charles Spurgeon



Proverbs 15:8 says - "The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the… Continue

"What triggers demonic attacks against you, your dream, your vision, your calling, your business, your family, your church, or your ministry? What makes the devil so upset that he rises up to resist you and your efforts? If God chose you, why are you experiencing so many hassles and difficulties along the way to your goal of fulfilling all He has called you to do?" - Rick Renner



Are you undergoing attacks from Satan at this moment? Do you feel as though every time you make progress… Continue

"The New Testament records that the Lord Jesus said, 'Heaven and earth shall pass away; but My words shall not pass away' (Luke 21:33). The promises of God will be kept..." - Plain Talk On Isaiah



There is a powerful promise found in Isaiah 54:10 which says - "For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of My peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee."



This is what God is… Continue

Has there ever been a time when evil was so rampant? It seems that many are crying out - "Can it get any worse than this?"



People are sin-sick. Their hearts are hardened and more wicked than ever. Never in the history of mankind have there been such bizarre acts of crime and violence



The sad commentary is that there is as much wickedness in the Church as in the world. The Preachers are playing "Brain Surgeon" when what is so desperately needed is for a "Heart Specialist"… Continue

"It is the hope of hypocrites and not of the sons of God, that makes an allowance for the gratification of impure desires and lusts." - Matthew Henry



"...the hope of being like Christ, and being permitted to dwell with Him, will lead a man to earnest efforts to become holy, and will be actually followed by such a result." - Barnes' Notes



Every Christian should be striving to be holy. In fact, every Born Again believer can be holy and is expected to be… Continue

Here is a classic message by my son John. He relates the secret of Abraham's success in life. And it will be ours as well if we do as he did.



Life may not be easy for you right now. However, if you will keep cultivating your relationship with Jesus, you will find blessings in the end. At one point, Lot seemingly was more blessed than his uncle Abram. But in the long run, we found out who was indeed blessed of the Lord.



May you be encouraged and strengthened by this word… Continue

When God calls a man or a woman, He makes their mouth like a "sharp sword" (Isaiah 49:2). They become a moral power in the hand of the Holy Spirit. He uses their words to pierce consciences & cut & lay open the hearts of men. POINTLESS SPEECH is NO SPEECH for the true minister of God. Nowadays, many want to break off the POINT of the SWORD and be cute! God didn't call you to be cute, but to cut! LEAVE THE SWORD ALONE!



In Ephesians 6:17, the Apostle Paul admonished all… Continue

"Sin can bring the brightest and most glorious of human societies and institutions into decay and contempt." - Pulpit Commentary

"Sin can rust even the fine gold." - Pulpit Commentary

"The contempt put upon God's people ought to be a matter of lament to us." - Matthew Henry



"For though man be by nature the sublimest of God's creatures, when he is abandoned to sin and all its consequences he sinks below the level of the brutes...Only Divine grace and power can restore the… Continue