THOUGHTS FOR THE SEASON – From the Works of Rev. ML Fauss (1906- 1984)
- Prices at the store may rise and fall but the price of sin remains the same- Rom. 6:23
- God puts tears in our eyes so that He can put a rainbow in our hearts.- Psa. 30: 5
- Repentance is being so sorry for sin that you are willing to give it up. Prov 28: 13
- Sanctification is like riding a bicycle. You either keep moving or you fall down. Gal 5: 25
- We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. Luk 6: 38
- Never substitute your views for the Good News. 1 Tim. 4: 11-16
- A religion that gives nothing; costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. – Jhn 3: 16-17
- Those who have a second birth will never experience the second death. Rev 2: 11
- It is not enough to master the Scriptures, you must let them master you. Col 3: 16
- Patience means awaiting God’s help without doubting God’s love. Psa 37: 5
- Anger is only one letter short of danger. Prov 15: 18
- The most deadly sins do not leap upon us, they creep upon us. James 1: 15
- Those who begin the day with prayers, usually end it with praise. Psa. 100: 1-5
- God allows us to enter the deep waters, not to drown us but to teach us to swim. Isa 43:2
- To bear the fruits of the Spirit, do not let sin take root. Gal 5: 22-26
- Faith is the key that opens one’s life to God. Mk 11: 22
- I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Phil 4: 13
- Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech. Prov 4:7
- Your life is a sermon, so be careful what you preach. Matt 5: 16
- When you don’t know the way, trust the Guide – Jhn 10:4
- Direct your prayers to God in the morning, and He will walk with you all day. Psa5:3
- The secret of true service is to be faithful wherever God places you – I Cor 7:17
- God allows the storm to prove that He is the shelter – Psa 91: 1
- Forgiveness cannot be explained; it must be experienced. Luk 23:34
- Success in marriage is more than finding the right person. It is being the right person. Ephe 5: 21-25
- The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5: 16
- Christians are like coals of fire, together they glow, apart; they grow cold. Heb 10: 24-25
- Prayer is a shield to the soul, a delight to the Lord and a scourge to the devil. 1 Thess 5: 16-17
- God will supply all the strength you need for all the responsibilities of today. Phil 4: 6-7
- Persistent prayers, coupled with faith brings an answer. James 5: 15-16
- If you flee from sin, you won’t fall into it. 2 Tim 2: 22
- Failure is not defeat until you stop trying. Gal 6: 9
- The highway of fear is the shortest route to defeat. 1 Jhn 4: 18
- A true friend will put a finger on your faults without rubbing them in. Prov 27: 5-6
- To be ‘in step’ with the world is to be ‘out of step’ with God. James 4: 4