Have you ever found yourself taking on a task because someone else didn’t succeed in their role? Often, it’s unpleasant because people resent your success where they haven’t succeeded. They resent your success and they resent you. David had a similar experience in his youth. You see, Israel was living in fear because the Philistines … Continue reading Running from Adversity to Destiny
Category: heart
The Problem with Jealousy
There is one truth in life that we cannot escape, we will encounter people who are better than we are. It is an unpleasant fact. We might desire to be taller; they are taller than we are. We might desire to be talented; they are more talented than we are. What do you do when … Continue reading The Problem with Jealousy
Living Like a Pharisee
There are people who tell others that they stand for truth and what is right. However, when you take a closer look at their lifestyle, what they say and how they behave don’t line up. Their actions and their beliefs contradict each other. Jesus encountered individuals like that when He walked the earth; they were … Continue reading Living Like a Pharisee
Where is the Love?
The biggest disease today is not leprosy or cancer or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling or being unwanted, uncared for, deserted by everybody. The greatest evil is the lack of love and charity, the terrible indifference towards one's neighbor who lives at the roadside, the victim of exploitation, corruption, poverty, and disease. - Mother Teresa.1 … Continue reading Where is the Love?
Heart Shift-Obey the Lord
“Jesus does not respond to our worry-filled way of living by saying that we should not be so busy with worldly affairs. He does not try to pull us away from the many events, activities, and people that make up our lives. . . . He asks us to shift the point of gravity, to … Continue reading Heart Shift-Obey the Lord
Give to Win God’s Approval
How do you offer your gifts to the Lord? Jesus told a parable about two men who came before God with different attitudes. One came before God and touted his own righteousness, while the other acknowledged that he was a sinner. In Genesis 4, we see this same interaction on display between Cain and Abel.Both … Continue reading Give to Win God’s Approval
Keep Your Heart Pure: Never Avenge Yourself
Pain can make life difficult at times. Julius Caesar said, “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.” Physical pain can be severe but most of the time, you can find relief with medication and time. Pain in the heart … Continue reading Keep Your Heart Pure: Never Avenge Yourself
When Actions Expose the Heart
Life is about individuals and the relationships in their lives. In other words, it’s all about connections. Sometimes the connections produce a favorable outcome; sometimes they don’t. These connections play out in the relationships in the lives of individuals. What determines the actions of those connected to you? It’s the condition of their hearts. In … Continue reading When Actions Expose the Heart
Help! I Need a New Heart!
When we want to describe ourselves, we choose words that would put us in the best light possible. We choose words that convey strength of character, and high moral integrity. We would prefer words like ethical, honest, and reputable. After all, we are people of good character. So, it can be quite disturbing to read … Continue reading Help! I Need a New Heart!
Flowing from our Hearts
The heart is the seat of our emotions. What can we do to honor God? Pay attention to our hearts. Deuteronomy 6:5 AMP You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire being]. Proverbs 4:23 AMP Watch over your heart with all diligence,For … Continue reading Flowing from our Hearts
Victory Walk 