There are times in life when you feel powerless. The issues you face are overwhelming and you cannot see a way out. You turn in every direction and there is no help in sight. These moments can make you feel forsaken. In Exodus 14, that was the sentiment of the people; they spent 400 as … Continue reading Action Required!
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In Conflict: Use the Weapon of Prayer!
Conflict! That is a word that invades life with force. There are times, you can tell that conflict is brewing. Other times it can catch you off guard. The dictionary defines conflict as an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles. The most disturbing word for me in that definition is active; it … Continue reading In Conflict: Use the Weapon of Prayer!
Jesus Brings Change
Warren Wierbse said, "Nothing paralyzes our lives like the attitude that things can never change. We need to remind ourselves that God can change things.” Sometimes, people can become so conditioned to the negative situations in their lives that they lose hope for change.When we think of the woman at the well, we see a … Continue reading Jesus Brings Change
Don’t Run Away from God!
Why don't you turn turn turn around why do you roam Can't you see God the Father waits to welcome you home You were never meant to walk the path you've trod How long will you run away...a fugitive from God. (Song: Fugitive from God) Psalm 139:7-10 NLT I can never escape from your … Continue reading Don’t Run Away from God!
Sharpened by a Friend
There are so many things that play a role in becoming who you are. There are things that bring delight and joy, while others bring sorrow. If it were possible, we would love to take the unpleasant experiences and lock them away so that they are not a part of our lives. “And we know … Continue reading Sharpened by a Friend
Strength through Adversity
"Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives. The circumstances and events that we see as setbacks are oftentimes the very things that launch us into periods of intense spiritual growth. Once we begin to understand this, and accept it as a spiritual fact … Continue reading Strength through Adversity
The Blessing of Change!
It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad. -C.S. … Continue reading The Blessing of Change!
The Ministry of Complaining: Stay Away!
There are people who have the ministry of complaining. The temperature is never comfortable it is either too hot or too cold. The neighbors are too noisy; the lines at the restaurant are too long. And their pet peeve is that food prices are too high. I must agree with that one, food prices are … Continue reading The Ministry of Complaining: Stay Away!
Living As Ambassadors of Heaven
There is a difference between night and day. It is much easier to navigate your environment during the day. The daytime is characterized by light, and it's difficult to conduct certain activities because you are in full view. The night, however, is different; it’s easier to conduct activities that might not be easily seen so … Continue reading Living As Ambassadors of Heaven
When Nehemiah Prayed
Have you ever looked at a situation and think that the situation is hopeless and there is nothing you can do to bring change? Most of us at some time or another have found ourselves in that situation. While our situations are different, the sentiments are the same: there is nothing we can do. I … Continue reading When Nehemiah Prayed
Victory Walk 