Live here as a foreigner in this land, and I will be with you and bless you. I hereby confirm that I will give all these lands to you and your descendants, just as I solemnly promised Abraham, your father. Genesis 26:3 NLT There are so many stories that people share about their experiences in … Continue reading When God Knows You
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Don’t Fear the Famine
A severe famine now struck the land, as had happened before in Abraham’s time. So Isaac moved to Gerar, where Abimelech, king of the Philistines, lived.. Genesis 26:1 NLT Today, in the United States, we observe July 4th. For most people, today is a holiday. There are many people who moved from another country to … Continue reading Don’t Fear the Famine
Reject Evil Behavior
For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. James 3:16 NLT People go through life hoping that the people they associate and interact with will consider them people of value. I don’t believe that anyone intentionally goes about saying, “I want people to hate me.” … Continue reading Reject Evil Behavior
Examine Their Motives
But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other leaders of Israel replied, “You may have no part in this work. We alone will build the Temple for the Lord, the God of Israel, just as King Cyrus of Persia commanded us.” Ezra 4:3 NLT When you are a child, parents take the time to teach you good … Continue reading Examine Their Motives
It’s Time to Fight
Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!” Nehemiah 4:14 NLT Kenny Rogers … Continue reading It’s Time to Fight
The God Who Saves and Delivers
You don't have to fear the king of Babylon. Your fears are for nothing. I'm on your side, ready to save and deliver you from anything he might do. Jeremiah 42:11 MSG Usually when someone tells you that there is nothing to be afraid of, you are already frightened. People tend to say those words … Continue reading The God Who Saves and Delivers
When Success is Insufficient
Then Naaman and his entire party went back to find the man of God. They stood before him, and Naaman said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” 2 Kings 5:15 NLT Everyone wants to be successful. Nobody gets … Continue reading When Success is Insufficient
God’s Mighty Power
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Pay close attention to this. I will make you seem like God to Pharaoh, and your brother, Aaron, will be your prophet. Exodus 7:1 NLT Just a short while ago, Moses was having difficulty with his assignment. God called Moses but Moses felt that he was inadequate to do … Continue reading God’s Mighty Power
More Abundant Living
But when Moses delivered this message to the Israelites, they didn’t even hear him—they were that beaten down in spirit by the harsh slave conditions. Exodus 6:9 MSG Life can be tough and at some point in life, everyone goes through a rough patch. Sometimes it can be your health when sickness overtakes your body. … Continue reading More Abundant Living
Her Mother’s Faith
A woman came from the land of Canaan. She cried out to Jesus and said, “Take pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter has a demon and is much troubled.” Matthew 15:22 NLT It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: your child needs help and you are unable to get the help that she needs. … Continue reading Her Mother’s Faith
Victory Walk 