When you are walking in the blessings of the Lord, life is great. The sun shines brighter and the flowers smell sweeter. Nothing seems to disturb your peace of mind; but what happens when external circumstances start to impact your blessing? Abraham found himself living through that kind of situation. After waiting to receive his … Continue reading Don’t Fail the Faith Test!
Category: obedience
The Power of Godly Vision
Ministry requires commitment; there are times when action is required. But what drives these actions? Many times, these actions are a response to vision; vision gives life to ministry. The Apostle Paul, had a vision that drove him and those around him to action. Paul was busy preaching the gospel. He made attempts to go … Continue reading The Power of Godly Vision
God’s Presence
Never let the presence of a storm cause you to doubt the presence of God. - Craig Groeschel.Psalms 16:11 NLTYou will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.Psalms 140:13 NLTSurely righteous people are praising your name; the godly will live in … Continue reading God’s Presence
Wisdom for Living from James!
“Remember this, had any other condition been better for you than the one in which you are, divine love would have put you there.” – Charles Spurgeon. James 1:5 AMP If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to … Continue reading Wisdom for Living from James!
When God Leads
“I know God has a plan. I pray for direction to follow it, patience to wait on it, and knowledge to know when it comes.” - Marcus Lamb. Proverbs 16:9 NKJV A man’s heart plans his way,But the Lord directs his steps. Psalm 32:8 NLT The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I … Continue reading When God Leads
Say Yes to God’s Will!
There is an old song by Shirley Caesar that talks about walking in obedience. The song says when God speaks, the answer will be yes Lord yes. This is what we say on our heads but when God speaks, we say yes at times from an uncomfortable place. Jonah had no choice but to say … Continue reading Say Yes to God’s Will!
Choose God’s Way
“God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.” – William Cowper. John 14:6 AMP Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT “My thoughts are nothing like … Continue reading Choose God’s Way
God Desires Obedience
There are times in life when we want to do as we please. We want to chart our own course and determine our destiny. Children gain independence from their parents and take that desire for independence into other areas of their lives; some even take that attitude into their relationship with God. One day, God … Continue reading God Desires Obedience
Godly Living
Our great tendency in this age is to increase our speed, to run faster, even in the Christian life. In the process our walk with God stays shallow, and our tank runs low on fumes. Intimacy offers a full tank of fuel that can only be found by pulling up closer to God, which requires … Continue reading Godly Living
Only Through Prayer
When I was a child, we were taught prayers. We had a prayer to repeat before meals and one to say before bed. It became part of who we were and what we did. As I got older, I realized that prayer is more than some words children learned from adults; prayer is communication between … Continue reading Only Through Prayer
Victory Walk 