Previously, we looked at Elimelech and Naomi who used their senses to make decisions for their lives. There was famine in Bethlehem, and they looked and Moab and saw greener pastures. We need to be mindful when things look greener because I saw someone spray brown grass green. Gideon, on the other hand, didn’t use his … Continue reading Wisdom for Decision-Making
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Striving Towards Maturity in Christ
Living things grow and change and in our life of faith, we are expected to grow and change. We tend to see change as a negative thing. However, when we think about babies and their checkup, the doctors are looking for change. The degree of change informs the doctor’s next step. As people of faith, … Continue reading Striving Towards Maturity in Christ
Trust God and His Plan
What do you do when your greatest fear becomes your reality? We tend to believe that we will act this way or that. But what is the single most important element that dictates our reaction in times of crisis? Well, when the Children of Israel saw Pharaoh's army approaching, they said, “Why did you bring … Continue reading Trust God and His Plan
God’s Faithfulness Makes a Difference
Life, at times, throws us a curved ball, somewhat like Pharaoh granting the children of Israel the freedom they longed for, then chasing after them. Sometimes, we can feel as discouraged as they must have felt. But we need to remember that God is faithful. His faithfulness makes a difference in our lives.Deuteronomy 31:6 NLTSo … Continue reading God’s Faithfulness Makes a Difference
Trusting God Through Unpleasant Change
When you are going through difficulty, that difficulty can seem to take on a life of its own; it can consume your thoughts for every waking moment of the day. You focus your energies on change, but change is in short supply. What do you do?We like to feel that we are in control and … Continue reading Trusting God Through Unpleasant Change
When Compassion Brings Change
We live in uncertain times and deal with a multitude of issues that those who went before us can even imagine. There is political unrest, uncertainty in the workplace and discord in the family. When we find ourselves amid these situations, we long for a place of peace and solitude. Where can we find peace? … Continue reading When Compassion Brings Change
Ruth: Exchanging Comfort for Service
There are events in our lives that are life changing; some changes are positive and bring joy to our lives while some changes bring pain. At times, we have no control of the situations and at other times, our choices bring change. But whatever change we experience; we need to adjust as we work out … Continue reading Ruth: Exchanging Comfort for Service
Prayer That Changes Things
Prayer changes things. That is something we have heard over the years and there are those who wonder if it is true. It is true however we need to know what the Bible says about prayer. Here are a few things in the Bible about prayer. Matthew 6:7 NLT “When you pray, don’t babble on … Continue reading Prayer That Changes Things
Faith Brings Change
Faith in God is necessary if we want to receive from God. There are those who wonder if they have faith and those who believe that they don't have any. Simply put, faith is believing that God can do what we say He will do. When you believe God, all things are possible.Mark 9:23 AMPJesus … Continue reading Faith Brings Change
Great Efforts Result in Great Success
Success in ministry is a wonderful thing but it’s also a personal thing. We have been socialized to believe that money, influence, and prestige are indicators of success. So, when an individual we characterize as successful harms themself and takes their life, we are baffled. The big question that the experts try to answer is … Continue reading Great Efforts Result in Great Success
Victory Walk 