A common misconception is that hardship is evidence of sinful behavior and punishment from God. Yet the hardships the Apostle Paul faced while serving God should prompt us to re-examine that belief. Were his hardships the result of wrongdoing? The Apostle Paul became a follower of Jesus Christ while on a mission to bring believers … Continue reading Finding Purpose Through Hardship
Category: faithfulness
Persevering in Prayer
Praying without ceasing means at least three things. First it means that there is a spirit of dependence that should permeate all we do… So even when we are not speaking consciously to God, there is a deep, abiding dependence on Him that is woven in to the heart of faith. Second… [it] means praying … Continue reading Persevering in Prayer
Jesus: Our Good Shepherd!
Throughout history, people everywhere have worked in every season of life. Before the Industrial Revolution, most work was done at home. People cared for their flocks and grew their own food. In biblical times, work often centered on tending animals and farming, so the Bible includes many examples of these activities. After speaking about the … Continue reading Jesus: Our Good Shepherd!
Finding Purpose in Hardship Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SpWB5OnIVRuKc8pLwuzWq?si=NnMH2GQ9RNWzcw8cX1BL4A&utm_source=copy-link&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A46UQQZGemaxXjlu2aAoZWA Pip: Victory Walk is a site where the question isn't whether life gets hard — it's what the hard is actually for. Claudette Glaude-Scott has been working that question from several angles lately, and the answers are worth sitting with. Mara: Right — the posts we're covering today move through trials, purpose, and what … Continue reading Finding Purpose in Hardship Podcast
Unstoppable: Revisited
It’s the month of August. The time of the year when we take a break and revisit some nuggets from the past. Today, we will revisit: Unstoppable. https://victorywalk.blog/2020/06/04/unstoppable/ Support Victory WAlk: Shop Victory Walk Bookstore! Have a blessed day and walk in faith and victory.
Living in the Light
Be much alone with God, and take time to get thoroughly acquainted. Converse over everything with Him. Unburden yourself wholly -every thought, feeling, wish, plan, doubt- to Him...He wants not merely to be on good terms with you, but to be intimate. Horatius Bonar. John 15:5 NLT“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. … Continue reading Living in the Light
The Message of Reconciliation
“God’s plan for enlarging his kingdom is so simple — one person telling another about the Savior. Yet we’re busy and full of excuses. Just remember, someone’s eternal destiny is at stake. The joy you’ll have when you meet that person in heaven will far exceed any discomfort you felt in sharing the gospel.” Charles Stanley. Philemon … Continue reading The Message of Reconciliation
The Power of Sharing Your Faith
Children are the next generation of leaders, yet they are often overlooked. They notice what adults miss, and their insight can become a life-changing force in the lives of others. While adults may judge people and situations, children often respond simply to the needs they see. In 2 Kings 5, we meet a young girl … Continue reading The Power of Sharing Your Faith
Walking With Jesus
"Only by walking with God can we hope to find the path that leads to life. That is what it means to be a disciple. After all -- aren't we 'followers of Christ'? Then by all means, let's actually follow him. Not ideas about him. Not just his principles. Him." John Eldredge.Colossians 2:6 NLTAnd now, … Continue reading Walking With Jesus
Strength through Prayer, Revisited
Yesterday we celebrated Resurrection Sunday; but what does it mean in our lives? Jesus focused and remained faithful to His Father's will. Today we will revisit: Strength through Prayer. https://victorywalk.blog/2022/04/18/strength-through-prayer/ Support Victory Walk. Shop Victory Walk Bookstore! Have a blessed day and walk in faith and victory.
