Jesus established guidelines and principles for us to live by. Adhering to those principles can make an incredible difference in the way we deal with family, friends and co-workers. At CCF Brands, we are reminded daily of the importance of living by these principles. We often share messages of encouragement with each other. We want to share some of these encouraging messages with you through this blog.
Have You Ever Questioned God?
Posted on February 3, 2012 | 7:18 am
by Mark Trowbridge “What’s the point of life when it doesn’t make sense, when God blocks all the roads to meaning?” Job 3:23 The Message Bible I don’t know about you but I have questioned God to ask Him why. We as humans want to have all the answers. I believe it is in our nature. But there are some things that we just do not know. We can’t see the entire picture, like God can. God is ok with you asking Him questions. When we don’t know the answers to things in life, it just tells us that God…
What Does God Say About You?
Posted on February 2, 2012 | 8:33 am
by Mark Trowbridge “Then God said to Satan, “Have you noticed my friend Job? There’s no one quite like him, is there-honest and true to his word, totally devoted to God and hating evil? He still has a firm grip on his integrity! You tried to trick me into destroying him, but it didn’t work.” Job 2:3 The Message Bible Wouldn’t we all like for God to say about us: “there’s no one quite like him, is there-honest and true to his word, totally devote to God …has a firm grip on his integrity”. I know that this is my…
His Name Is Ever Blessed
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 7:23 am
by Mark Trowbridge “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, naked I’ll return to the womb of the earth. God gives, God takes. God’s name be ever blessed. Not once through all this did Job sin; not once did he blame God.” Job 1:21-22 Sometimes in life circumstances come your way that does not seem right, but God sees the bigger picture for our lives. We sometimes go through pain that is unexplainable to our natural minds, but God’s perspective is greater than ours and we must trust Him that He knows best. Sometimes God just wants us to be…
Every Word or Promise
Posted on January 30, 2012 | 7:12 am
by Mark Trowbridge “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5 NIV “The believer replied, “Every promise of God proves true; he protects everyone who runs to him for help.” Proverbs 30:5 The Message Our God is speaking to us right now, if we just open our ears and listen to what He is saying. He speaks to you primarily through His Word, but He also speaks through others and through His creation, pointing back to His Word. We as humans just have to listen and obey Him. Every word…
It Takes A Leader
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 7:12 am
by Mark Trowbridge When the country is in chaos, everybody has a plan to fix it-But it takes a leader of real understanding to straighten things out. Proverbs 28:2 Today this world needs more leaders who are willing to step up and have real understanding. It is the understanding of who God is and what He can help us do. We as a nation are heading in the wrong direction at times, because of poor leadership. I am not talking about Democrats or Republicans but everyday leaders who don’t do the right thing according to God’s word. Life is about…