How would you respond if something you wanted was plentiful, but you had been told not to take any? Would you leave it alone or feel tempted? Temptation is an invitation to sin, often testing faith and obedience to God. After His people had wandered in the wilderness for forty years, God was bringing them … Continue reading Disobedience: Deadly!
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Consequences of Disobedience
Most of us can recall moments that changed our lives, though each experience is different. When Moses noticed a burning bush, he went to investigate—a simple act that changed his life’s direction. Can you recall a time when your actions changed yours? While Samuel served as judge, the people asked him for a king like … Continue reading Consequences of Disobedience
Half-Hearted Service
"Self-seeking, half-hearted service never glorifies God. And one of the reasons actually why it doesn’t glorify God is because such a person’s motive is always wrapped up in himself." Derek Prince. Matthew 6:24 NLT “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one … Continue reading Half-Hearted Service
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!
Surrounded by the Enemy
At times, we find ourselves waiting for a word—the results of a medical test, a decision after a job interview, news of a child’s birth, or confirmation that a loved one arrived safely. Whatever the reason, we long to hear it. What happens when no word comes? This was the king of Samaria’s situation: no … Continue reading Surrounded by the Enemy
Identifying False Shepherds
"And false shepherds abound who deny the danger and laugh at the perils which surround Thy flock. The sheep are deceived by these hirelings and follow them with touching loyalty while the wolf closes in to kill and destroy." A.W. Tozer. John 10:12 AMP But the hired man [who merely serves for wages], who is neither the … Continue reading Identifying False Shepherds
Faulty Connection: Deadly!
Everything is about connection. Sometimes our connection is good, and everything is easy. Good connections make work easy; our calls are clear, our research is successful and we can share results through email. When we find ourselves in areas with faulty connections, it can have a negative impact on our lives. Today, everyone has a … Continue reading Faulty Connection: Deadly!
The Distracted Walk Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pfZkI9eWfvIjKPkUXPYvY?si=sJVe8U_lRuW_GGn6iJQ-QQ Pip: There is a blog called Victory Walk, and it opens with a question that most of us quietly avoid: what if being busy is actually the problem? Mara: Today we're looking at posts from Claudette Glaude-Scott covering distraction, the cost of a scattered life, and what it actually looks like to stay present … Continue reading The Distracted Walk Podcast
God Hates the Violent Soul
I don't have to see a murder in order to condemn murder. Billy Graham.Exodus 20:13 AMP“You shall not commit murder (unjustified, deliberate homicide). Psalms 103:6 NLTThe Lord gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly.Psalms 11:5 AMPThe Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates the [malevolent] one who loves … Continue reading God Hates the Violent Soul
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!
