Spiritual maturity is not reached by the passing of the years, but by obedience to the will of God. Some people mature into an understanding of God’s will more quickly than others because they obey more readily; they more readily sacrifice the life of nature to the will of God. Oswald Chambers.Matthew 5:6 AMP“Blessed [joyful, … Continue reading Maturing in Christ
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Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
Children play games that depend on balance. If you run a three-legged race with a partner, both partners must work together with balance and coordination to be successful. It’s fun to play these games as a child but adults need balance in their lives also. When we look at our lives, at times we can … Continue reading Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
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
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
The Blessing of Change
“Nothing paralyzes our lives like the attitude that things can never change. We need to remind ourselves that God can change things. Outlook determines outcome. If we see only the problems, we will be defeated; but if we see the possibilities in the problems, we can have victory.” Warren Wierbse. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT This … Continue reading The Blessing of Change
It’s Time for Change!
As we look around us, we must admit that that our experiences are not what we desire. Children killing parents and parents killing children; we are losing our daughters in large numbers because men, young and old have no value for their lives. We are seeing people in need of help denied services because the … Continue reading It’s Time for Change!
God’s No Changed his Story!
spirits caused by loss of hope or courage. Sometimes the most unlikely people experience this feeling of despondency. What can hap[pen in a life to generate that feeling? Well Elijah had an experience that left him feeling despondent. In 1 Kings 18, Elijah exposed the false prophets of Baal. Elijah challenged the false prophets of … Continue reading God’s No Changed his Story!
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!
God Has a Plan!
“Pray for wisdom to deal with whatever is worrying you. Pray that God will act to change the circumstances according to His will. He doesn’t always do what we want Him to – but He knows what’s best for us, and He can be trusted.” Billy Graham. Matthew 7:11 NLT So if you sinful people … Continue reading God Has a Plan!
Strength in the Valley
“For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley.When things go wrong, He'll make them right.And the God of the good times, is still God in the bad times.The God of the day, is still God in the night.The God of the day, is still God in the night.” (God on the … Continue reading Strength in the Valley
Victory Walk 