Seasons

When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself. Charles R. Swindoll. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 NLT “To everything there is a season, A time … Continue reading Seasons

Understanding God Purpose

God often uses our challenges as stepping stones to the higher purposes of God. James Robison. Ephesians 2:10 NLT“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”Proverbs 19:21 NLT“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will … Continue reading Understanding God Purpose

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

Persevering in Prayer

Praying without ceasing means at least three things. First it means that there is a spirit of dependence that should permeate all we do… So even when we are not speaking consciously to God, there is a deep, abiding dependence on Him that is woven in to the heart of faith. Second… [it] means praying … Continue reading Persevering in Prayer

Half-Hearted Service

"Self-seeking, half-hearted service never glorifies God. And one of the reasons actually why it doesn’t glorify God is because such a person’s motive is always wrapped up in himself." Derek Prince. Matthew 6:24 NLT “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one … Continue reading Half-Hearted Service

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

Called to Accountability 

“Although we have responsibilities to others, we are primarily accountable to God. It is before him that we stand, and to him that one day we must give an account.”  John R. W. Stott. Ezekiel 18:20 NLT “The person who sins is the one who will die. The child will not be punished for the … Continue reading Called to Accountability 

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!

Stop Making Excuses

"The person who really wants to do something finds a way; the others find an excuse." - John Mason. Genesis 3:12-13 AMP And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate it.”  Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is … Continue reading Stop Making Excuses

Standing Firm Against The Enemy Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UQhPBmAhOHRiu2SaxPftq?si=mvcjUGtmRbO1CIdH36N_qQ&utm_source=copy-link Pip: The devil, apparently, has a full-time job — and Claudette Glaude-Scott has been reading his job description very carefully. Mara: That's actually a fair summary. Today we're covering spiritual warfare — who the enemy is, how he operates, and what it looks like to actually fight back. Let's start with exposing the enemy … Continue reading Standing Firm Against The Enemy Podcast