In each and every province and in each and every city, wherever the king’s command and his decree arrived, the Jews celebrated with gladness and joy, a feast and a holiday. And many among the peoples of the land became Jews, for the fear of the Jews [and their God] had fallen on them. Esther 8:17 AMP Difficult … Continue reading When God Showed Up
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Train Yourself in Godliness
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 1 Timothy 4:7 NLT It’s amusing watching people argue over things that seem meaningless; even if they are passionate about their cause. There are those who want to engage you in a debate about something that is … Continue reading Train Yourself in Godliness
When God Knows You
Live here as a foreigner in this land, and I will be with you and bless you. I hereby confirm that I will give all these lands to you and your descendants, just as I solemnly promised Abraham, your father. Genesis 26:3 NLT There are so many stories that people share about their experiences in … Continue reading When God Knows You
Don’t Fear the Famine
A severe famine now struck the land, as had happened before in Abraham’s time. So Isaac moved to Gerar, where Abimelech, king of the Philistines, lived.. Genesis 26:1 NLT Today, in the United States, we observe July 4th. For most people, today is a holiday. There are many people who moved from another country to … Continue reading Don’t Fear the Famine
It’s Time to Fight
Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!” Nehemiah 4:14 NLT Kenny Rogers … Continue reading It’s Time to Fight
The God Who Saves and Delivers
You don't have to fear the king of Babylon. Your fears are for nothing. I'm on your side, ready to save and deliver you from anything he might do. Jeremiah 42:11 MSG Usually when someone tells you that there is nothing to be afraid of, you are already frightened. People tend to say those words … Continue reading The God Who Saves and Delivers
God’s Mighty Power
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Pay close attention to this. I will make you seem like God to Pharaoh, and your brother, Aaron, will be your prophet. Exodus 7:1 NLT Just a short while ago, Moses was having difficulty with his assignment. God called Moses but Moses felt that he was inadequate to do … Continue reading God’s Mighty Power
More Abundant Living
But when Moses delivered this message to the Israelites, they didn’t even hear him—they were that beaten down in spirit by the harsh slave conditions. Exodus 6:9 MSG Life can be tough and at some point in life, everyone goes through a rough patch. Sometimes it can be your health when sickness overtakes your body. … Continue reading More Abundant Living
The God of the If Moment
For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.” Mark 5:28 NLT There are so many issues that people face in life. When things go wrong, people like to say, if. . .For every problem there is an if. When you got the news that the bridge collapsed … Continue reading The God of the If Moment
God’s Purpose in Your Trial
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
