As we continue looking at love, 1 Corinthians 13 tells us that love is not jealous or envious. Jealousy is a destructive emotion that the dictionary defines jealousy as a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want. We don't have to learn how to desire another’s property or … Continue reading Jealousy and Envy: Deadly Combination!
Category: attitude
Strength Under Pressure
Love is patient. We have read this so many times that we see the words and our eyes keep[ on moving. But if we stop to ponder on the word patient, what will we find? The dictionary defines patient as enduring pains or trials calmly or without complaint. Is that what the Apostle Paul was … Continue reading Strength Under Pressure
Reaching People with God’s Love
The dictionary defines kindness as the quality of being generous, helpful, and caring about other people, or an act showing this quality. Mark Twain said, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” It is easy to look for at the Good Samaritan to discuss kindness. But as I pondered this topic, I began to look at my own life … Continue reading Reaching People with God’s Love
Prayer Brings Change!
We live in a fast-paced, stress-filled society, and childhood stress is now recognized as a serious health concern. Common stressors for children include academic pressure, too much screen time, financial instability, and less unstructured outdoor play. When I think about my childhood, I remember wanting to do well in school, but I did not face … Continue reading Prayer Brings Change!
Jacob’s Memorial: Revisited
Has God been good to you? Most, is not all of us would say yes. Did you create something to remind you and those connected to you of that blessing? Today we will revisit Jacob's Memorial. https://victorywalk.blog/2023/05/29/jacobs-memorial/Happy Memorial Day!Have a blessed day and walk in faith and victory.
The Danger of a Negative Response
Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly pulled into a situation simply because you were in the right place at the right moment, without having any clue it was happening? You were just going about your business, and you find yourself at the center of the issue. Well King Agrippa in the book of Acts had … Continue reading The Danger of a Negative Response
Walking With Jesus
"Only by walking with God can we hope to find the path that leads to life. That is what it means to be a disciple. After all -- aren't we 'followers of Christ'? Then by all means, let's actually follow him. Not ideas about him. Not just his principles. Him." John Eldredge.Colossians 2:6 NLTAnd now, … Continue reading Walking With Jesus
Jesus Christ: Change Agent
Henry Drummond said, “Will power does not change men. Time does not change men. Christ does.” That fact remains the same. When Jesus walked the earth, He changed lives; today when individuals enter a relationship with Jesus, change follows. One day, Jesus was going through Jericho and a man there, Zaccheaus, wanted to see Him. … Continue reading Jesus Christ: Change Agent
Do What is Right: Actions Have Consequences!
Children often test boundaries by pushing limits, fully aware that their actions may result in parental discipline; nevertheless, this awareness typically does not deter them. Then there are those adventurous young people who will venture into uncharted waters without fear of consequences. Sometimes, adults behave in the same way. David behaved just like that when … Continue reading Do What is Right: Actions Have Consequences!
When God Says No!
Today, I was rereading one of my journals and I read about an experience that I forgot. Back then, I was preparing to set out on a journey, believing I was moving along the correct path. I felt confident about reaching my destination, but the Holy Spirit reminded me: “Be anxious for nothing.” What do … Continue reading When God Says No!
