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
Tag: change
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
When Problems Precede Blessings
When I was a child, it was the norm to have evangelistic meetings regularly. These outdoor services so people could listen and participate from their homes. It was part of the culture of the church and the community expected these outdoor services where they could experience God’s love. Eventually, they would transition from their homes … Continue reading When Problems Precede Blessings
Looking Beyond: Find God’s Plan
What would you do if you had the opportunity to live and be the heir of the richest individual on the planet? Many would jump at the opportunity. There would be drastic changes in your life; you would go from employee to employer and from 'have not' to 'have all.' The Bible recounts the life … Continue reading Looking Beyond: Find God’s Plan
Victory Walk 