In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. Psalm 118:5 NLT Everyone has experienced distress at one time or another. What do you do when you are in distress? Well, the responses are as varied as the people. Some people cry and lose hope in the future; some resort … Continue reading Find Strength in God
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Protection through the Blood
For the Lord will pass through the land to strike down the Egyptians. But when he sees the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe, the Lord will pass over your home. He will not permit his death angel to enter your house and strike you down. Exodus 12:23 NLT As far as … Continue reading Protection through the Blood
Overcoming Internal Conflict
For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. Romans 7:19-20 NIV … Continue reading Overcoming Internal Conflict
Put Others First
Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Philippians 2:3 MSG Have you ever observed children when they want to be first? They push each other and are constantly trying to be the one at the front. When they are playing, … Continue reading Put Others First
When God Showed Up
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
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
Victory Walk 