We teach children to conduct themselves well, show respect for their elders and peers, and do what is right, even when it is not easy. The apostle Paul offers this same guidance to people of faith. In Galatians 6:10 (NLT), he writes, “Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to … Continue reading Character: A Heart Thing!
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Seasons
When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself. Charles R. Swindoll. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 NLT “To everything there is a season, A time … Continue reading Seasons
Faith and Confidence Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/721bDyubqHhkXG0o1dofqq?si=71727717d8414ebc Pip: If you have ever stood at the base of a mountain — metaphorical or otherwise — and wondered whether you packed enough faith for the climb, Victory Walk has thoughts. Mara: Claudette Glaude-Scott's posts cover two territories today: what faith actually is and where it comes from, and how to hold onto confidence … Continue reading Faith and Confidence Podcast
Follow God’s Commands
You will never go wrong obeying God. Charles Stanley. John 14:15 AMP “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments. 1 John 5:3 NLT Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. Matthew 19:17 AMP Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? … Continue reading Follow God’s Commands
Be Careful on Whom You Lean!
Life teaches us that we were never meant to do everything alone. From childhood, we have been inspired by partnerships—Batman had Robin, and Bert had Ernie. As we grew older, we recognized the same truth in other places: Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen, and Paul had Silas. God often places people in our lives to … Continue reading Be Careful on Whom You Lean!
Stop Making Excuses
"The person who really wants to do something finds a way; the others find an excuse." - John Mason. Genesis 3:12-13 AMP And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate it.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is … Continue reading Stop Making Excuses
Reject Excuses: Embrace Accountability
We live in a world where personal responsibility is too often avoided. People neglect the preparation required for an event or activity, then look for someone else to blame when they fail. In doing so, they overlook a hard truth: their choices—and their inaction—helped shape the outcome. In 2 Kings 6, we encounter a king … Continue reading Reject Excuses: Embrace Accountability
Fighting the Enemy
“You cannot fight God’s battles with the devil’s weapons.” Charles Spurgeon. Ephesians 6:11-12 NCV Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks. Our fight is not against people on earth but against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world’s darkness, against the spiritual … Continue reading Fighting the Enemy
Let’s Put God First!
When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the interests we pursue, and the order of our priorities. Ezra Taft Benson. Colossians 3:1-3 NKJV If then you … Continue reading Let’s Put God First!
Is Your Desire a Need or a Want?
There is a difference between what we want and what we need. At some point in life, people reflect on if they had an unlimited source of money, they would acquire this and that. These items on the wish list are wants. In this case, a want is something you would like to have but … Continue reading Is Your Desire a Need or a Want?
