"When Christians find themselves exposed to temptation they should pray to God to uphold them, and when they are tempted they should not be discouraged. It is not a sin to be tempted; the sin is to fall into temptation." Dwight L. Moody. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation [regardless of its source] has overtaken or … Continue reading Overcoming Temptation
Category: God's Presence
Seasons
When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself. Charles R. Swindoll. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 NLT “To everything there is a season, A time … Continue reading Seasons
In Seasons of Change: God is There!
Can you recall a season in your life when everything seemed to be going well? Life feels wonderful in those moments. Yet sometimes we are so accustomed to focusing on the negative that we overlook the blessings of the season we are in. In life, our seasons are not always clearly defined; we can hold … Continue reading In Seasons of Change: God is There!
Help Through Life’s Challenges
"The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'" Billy Graham. Romans 8:28 AMP And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about … Continue reading Help Through Life’s Challenges
Victory over Fear and Anxiety
A simple approach to problem solving is to define the problem, identify possible solutions, choose one, put it into action, and evaluate the results. Too often, as people of faith, we recognize the problem and the solution but fail to follow through with implementation. As a result, many people continue to live with anxiety and … Continue reading Victory over Fear and Anxiety
The Problem with Anxiety
“God doesn’t want us to be consumed with worry and anxiety . . . Instead, He wants us to turn our worries over to Him, and to trust Him for the future.” Billy Graham.Matthew 6:31-32 NLT“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These … Continue reading The Problem with Anxiety
Seek God: Find God!
The clarity of Scripture means that the Bible is written in such a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking God's help and being willing to follow it. Wayne Grudem.Matthew 6:33 TPT“So above all, constantly seek God’s kingdom and his righteousness, then all these less important … Continue reading Seek God: Find God!
Jesus Christ: Our Friend
A Friend when other friendships cease,A Friend when others fail,A Friend who gives me joy and peace,A Friend when foes assail. (Friendship with Jesus). Proverbs 18:24 CEV Some friends don't help,but a true friend is closer than your own family. John 15:12-13 NLT This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved … Continue reading Jesus Christ: Our Friend
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
Navigating the Mountaintop and Valley Experiences of Life!
Yesterday we celebrated Palm Sunday. We remembered Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem; He came riding on a donkey and the people laid down their clothes and branches from trees. It was glorious and the people shouted, "Hosanna in the highest." (Matthew 21:8-9). Jesus came to earth with one purpose, which is to fulfill His Father's … Continue reading Navigating the Mountaintop and Valley Experiences of Life!
