And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. Philippians 1:12 NLT What do you do when the thing you despised becomes the mission in your life? Sometimes, the position you take might be influenced by your family … Continue reading God’s Purpose in Your Trial
Category: personal growth
Standing Tall
But the Holy Spirit gave Stephen remarkable wisdom to answer them. His words were prompted by the Holy Spirit, and they could not refute what he said. So the Men Set Free conspired in secret to find those who would bring false accusations against Stephen and lie about him by saying, “We heard this man speak … Continue reading Standing Tall
Taking Control
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Romans 8:6 NLT One of the byproducts of spring is weeds! They are everywhere! They invade the lawn and garden bed. If you are unable to devote the time that’s needed to … Continue reading Taking Control
God’s Mighty Power
Each one of you will put to flight a thousand of the enemy, for the Lord your God fights for you, just as he has promised. Joshua 23:10 NLT In days of old, it was the custom to have conversations with your family before you die. Fathers use this time to pass on wisdom to the members … Continue reading God’s Mighty Power
Fear Not!
For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 TPT Life! It’s a journey. When you think you have seen it all or experienced it all, something new comes on the horizon. One day I had surgery that seemed to … Continue reading Fear Not!
Doing What Is Good
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. Galatians 6:9-10 NLT Just about everyone enjoys helping people. … Continue reading Doing What Is Good
Walk With God
“So obey the commands of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and fearing him. Deuteronomy 8:6 NLT In every area of life, there are benefits for following the rules. If you are a driver, the posted speed limit is the rule to follow. If you stay within the speed limit, all is well. If … Continue reading Walk With God
That’s My God
What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31 NLT Children at play can be a source of amusement. Even when they are very young, they form alliances that govern how they interact on the playground. If a new child enters … Continue reading That’s My God
Letters of Recommendation
God Rewards Submission
He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Matthew 26:39 NLT When I was a teenager, there was someone who needed to hear … Continue reading God Rewards Submission
Victory Walk 