“For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley.When things go wrong, He'll make them right.And the God of the good times, is still God in the bad times.The God of the day, is still God in the night.The God of the day, is still God in the night.” (God on the … Continue reading Strength in the Valley
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The Truth About Jealousy
The cure for the sin of envy and jealousy is to find our contentment in God. Jerry Bridges. Galatians 5:19-21 NLT When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and … Continue reading The Truth About Jealousy
The Proud!
Revenge, lust, ambition, pride, and self-will are too often exalted as the gods of man's idolatry; while holiness, peace, contentment, and humility are viewed as unworthy of a serious thought. Charles Spurgeon. Proverbs 16:18 NLT Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Proverbs 16:5 NLT The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished. Romans 12:16 … Continue reading The Proud!
Strengthen Through Life’s Trials
“Storms help to make the sailors sturdy, and trials help to make Christians strong in faith.” Charles Spurgeon. Isaiah 41:13 NLT For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God.And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. Isaiah 41:10 AMP ‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you;Do … Continue reading Strengthen Through Life’s Trials
He Believed: He was Baptized!
There comes a time in life when we are confused. It happens to people for a variety of reasons. There are a variety of reasons that people experience confusion: sometimes it can be the side effects of medication, head injury, low blood sugar, or disease to name a few. But confusion is not always a … Continue reading He Believed: He was Baptized!
Don’t Sin by Complaining
"An unthankful and complaining spirit is an abiding sin against God, and a cause of almost continual unhappiness." - John Broadus. Exodus 16:2 AMP The whole congregation of the Israelites [grew discontented and] murmured and rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, Philippians 2:14 AMP Do everything without murmuring or questioning [the providence of God]. Ephesians … Continue reading Don’t Sin by Complaining
Walk in Humility
“Humility is to make a right estimate of oneself.” Charles H. Spurgeon. Proverbs 11:2 CEV Too much pridecan put you to shame. It's wiser to be humble. 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, … Continue reading Walk in Humility
Trust God’s Faithfulness
“God’s faithfulness means that God will always do what He has said and fulfill what He has promised.” Wayne Grudem. Psalm 34:17 AMP When the righteous cry [for help], the Lord hearsAnd rescues them from all their distress and troubles. Psalm 91:4-6 NLT He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor … Continue reading Trust God’s Faithfulness
Just Obey God
"Our challenge is not to understand God but to obey God. He gives promises, not explanations." T.F. Tenney. John 14:15 AMP “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments. Luke 6:46 AMP “Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not practice what I tell you? John 14:23 AMP Jesus answered, “If anyone [really] loves Me, he … Continue reading Just Obey God
God Desires Holiness
“The pursuit of holiness requires sustained and vigorous effort. It allows for no indolence, no lethargy, no halfhearted commitment, and no laissez faire attitude toward even the smallest sins. In short, it demands the highest priority in the life of a Christian, because to be holy is to be like Christ — God’s goal for … Continue reading God Desires Holiness