"My faith didn't remove the pain, but it got me through the pain. Trusting God didn't diminish or vanquish the anguish, but it enabled me to endure it." — Robert RogersIsaiah 41:10 NLTDon’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. … Continue reading Strength in Adversity
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Bullied? Engage in Powerful, Passionate Prayer!
In the beginning of the year, churches tend to engage in prayer. For some, it is a yearly activity; there is no purpose, and, in the end, there is no benefit. Then there are other churches who pray with purpose because they are looking for change. The objective is to see change in the hearts … Continue reading Bullied? Engage in Powerful, Passionate Prayer!
In Uncertain Times: Trust God
Uncertain times. We must admit that we live in uncertain times. If we are not careful, it would become the topic of conversation every time we interact with someone. The dictionary defines uncertainty as not knowing what to do or believe or not able to decide about something. And that is the predicament we face. … Continue reading In Uncertain Times: Trust God
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
Living Through Your Storm
Life can be unpredictable: everything is going well and suddenly you are experiencing distress, what do you do? You examine your resources to see if you have what you need to ride out your storm. The storms we face can be literal of figurative. But in each case, we want to survive the storm. Sometimes … Continue reading Living Through Your Storm
Following Enoch’s Example
Many times, in life, we are identified by our relationships. Our first identity relationship is with our parents: we are children. As we continue to grow and change, we engage in more relationships. There are times that these relationships bring joy, and other times, sorrow. But there is one relationship in life that is a … Continue reading Following Enoch’s Example
Peace from God
Yesterday, we spoke about peace; it is a gift from God. There are things that come with a price tag. The peace that comes from God is not one of those things. God’s gives peace. Psalm 29:11 NLT The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. Colossians 3:15 AMP Let the peace of Christ [the inner … Continue reading Peace from God
Do It Afraid!
Elisabeth Elliot said, “Sometimes when we are called to obey, the fear does not subside, and we are expected to move against the fear. One must choose to do it afraid.” This is the predicament of Ananias, believer in Damascus. The believers at that time were afraid of Saul of Tarsus. Acts 8:3 NLT says, … Continue reading Do It Afraid!
Victory Walk 