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: personal growth
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
A Clean Slate Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dvJgW3S0kQYVVvWl37oGh?si=CUMWwLR7TvWBJSsmL2GGVA Pip: Turns out the ancient grudge-keeping instinct is alive, well, and apparently sitting in church pews — Claudette Glaude-Scott has been writing about it all week at Victory Walk. Mara: Right — the posts cover three connected territories: how we handle being wronged, what pride and humility actually cost us, and what it looks … Continue reading A Clean Slate Podcast
Blessings of Obedience
The bottom line in the Christian life is obedience and most people don't even like the word. Charles Stanley.Exodus 23:22 NLT“But if you are careful to obey him, following all my instructions, then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and I will oppose those who oppose you. ”Jeremiah 7:23 NLT“This is what I … Continue reading Blessings of Obedience
Follow Abraham’s Example and Obey God: Revisited
From childhood, we learn to follow instructions. Parents tell us to pick up our toys, and teachers ask us to stand, sit, or get in line. . It seems that we can never entirely escape being told what to do. Today we will revisit Follow Abraham’s Example and Obey God. https://victorywalk.blog/2025/06/11/follow-abrahams-example-and-obey-god/ Supportr Victory Walk. Shop … Continue reading Follow Abraham’s Example and Obey God: Revisited
Follow God’s Commands
You will never go wrong obeying God. Charles Stanley. John 14:15 AMP “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments. 1 John 5:3 NLT Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. Matthew 19:17 AMP Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? … Continue reading Follow God’s Commands
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!
God Delivers from Evil Plots
Problems! No one can claim to be problem-free. Although we may wish to live without problems, life on earth guarantees that we will face them. The dictionary defines a problem as a situation, person, or thing that requires attention and must be addressed or resolved. By that definition, everyone—even babies—has problems; when something needs attention, … Continue reading God Delivers from Evil Plots
Promises from a Faithful God Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yHM14XOT9UVyEtIEHYFAZ?si=1DVGUMkeSjGEPsNOdnmbmA Pip: If you've ever looked to the news for reassurance and come away needing a stiff cup of tea, you're in good company — and possibly in the right place. Mara: Today on Victory Walk we're walking through what it means to hold onto promises when circumstances feel anything but stable. Claudette Glaude-Scott brings … Continue reading Promises from a Faithful God Podcast
Let’s Put God First!
When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the interests we pursue, and the order of our priorities. Ezra Taft Benson. Colossians 3:1-3 NKJV If then you … Continue reading Let’s Put God First!
