As we look around us, we must admit that that our experiences are not what we desire. Children killing parents and parents killing children; we are losing our daughters in large numbers because men, young and old have no value for their lives. We are seeing people in need of help denied services because the … Continue reading It’s Time for Change!
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God’s No Changed his Story!
spirits caused by loss of hope or courage. Sometimes the most unlikely people experience this feeling of despondency. What can hap[pen in a life to generate that feeling? Well Elijah had an experience that left him feeling despondent. In 1 Kings 18, Elijah exposed the false prophets of Baal. Elijah challenged the false prophets of … Continue reading God’s No Changed his Story!
Do What is Right: Actions Have Consequences!
Children often test boundaries by pushing limits, fully aware that their actions may result in parental discipline; nevertheless, this awareness typically does not deter them. Then there are those adventurous young people who will venture into uncharted waters without fear of consequences. Sometimes, adults behave in the same way. David behaved just like that when … Continue reading Do What is Right: Actions Have Consequences!
Bitter Became Sweet at Marah
Water! We can't survive without water. We need water to regulate our body temperature, and to lubricate our joints. Water supports organic functions, improves our mood, and boosts our energy. Water flushes toxins from our bodies and washes our exterior to keep us clean. We cannot survive without water. After the children of Israel crossed … Continue reading Bitter Became Sweet at Marah
Nebuchadnezzar: When Pride Goes Before a Fall!
If you ask people to explain the meaning of pride, you will get a variety of answers. The Cambridge Dictionary defines pride as a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or gotten something good. So, pride is simply pleasure for one’s achievements. However, pride can … Continue reading Nebuchadnezzar: When Pride Goes Before a Fall!
A Tale of Two Men: Pride and Humility
Two people can enter an arena, face the same situation with the same skillset, and have different responses. One can feel confident that he can have a successful outcome while the other can feel defeated just looking at the circumstances. Jesus told a parable about two men who entered the temple to pray. One man … Continue reading A Tale of Two Men: Pride and Humility
Strip off the Baggage: Run with Endurance
Air travel has changed over the years. I remember the days when every trip guaranteed the traveler two suitcases. We always traveled with an extra bag. If a suitcase were overweight, we would take out the extra weight and place the items in the bag so that we can comply with the weight requirements. The … Continue reading Strip off the Baggage: Run with Endurance
Possibilities in Change
“Nothing paralyzes our lives like the attitude that things can never change. We need to remind ourselves that God can change things. Outlook determines outcome. If we see only the problems, we will be defeated; but if we see the possibilities in the problems, we can have victory.” Warren Wierbse. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLTThis means … Continue reading Possibilities in Change
The Secret of Successful Living
Change is never easy; we love change but at times, we are afraid of what change demands of us. Change is full of possibilities and may require that we leave things and people behind.The children of Israel were on the brink of change. They had been wandering in the wilderness for 40 years and were … Continue reading The Secret of Successful Living
Conquering Fear!
What do you do when you are afraid? Many of us refuse to acknowledge that fear has invaded our life. We do our best to mask the turmoil on the inside side while we try to fool the world on the outside.In Judges 6, we encounter Gideon, a man living in fear of the Midianities. … Continue reading Conquering Fear!