“From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done.” Isaiah 43:13 NLT When you are young, you always want to know that there is someone who can defend you when things go wrong. You know, when I was a child sometimes, things … Continue reading The Power of God’s Promise
Category: Christian Living
The God of Creation
The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born. Psalm 33:6 NLT We live in a world today where just about everyone is hungry for power. Unfortunately, that desire for power resides in the very young. When young children throw a temper tantrum to have their own way, … Continue reading The God of Creation
The Faithful God
Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 NLTWhen someone makes you a promise, that promise is based on who he or she is. If that … Continue reading The Faithful God
Show Christian Love
Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love]. Galatians 6:2 AMP When you are working on a big project, there are many items that require being taken from one point to the next. Some items are heavy and … Continue reading Show Christian Love
God: Our Protection
Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. Psalm 16:1 NLT Everyone has a list of things that are important to them. Children are concerned about play, food and friends. Adults have a different set of concerns. Parents are concerned about the wellbeing of their children and one thing that … Continue reading God: Our Protection
The Peace of Christ
Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always]. Colossians 3:15 AMP Peace! What is it? For some … Continue reading The Peace of Christ
When God Showed Up
In each and every province and in each and every city, wherever the king’s command and his decree arrived, the Jews celebrated with gladness and joy, a feast and a holiday. And many among the peoples of the land became Jews, for the fear of the Jews [and their God] had fallen on them. Esther 8:17 AMP Difficult … Continue reading When God Showed Up
Just Fear God
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline. Proverbs 1:7 AMP Many people would love to become knowledgeable in an area. Those who have general knowledge are … Continue reading Just Fear God
Help From God
Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. Psalm 127:1 NLT The airwave is full of companies who want you to believe that they are the answer to your security needs. They promise you the world but they are limited in … Continue reading Help From God
Your Body: God’s Temple
Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NLT When I was a child, I … Continue reading Your Body: God’s Temple