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
Tag: fear
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!
Wisdom’s Foundation
The fear of the Lord: that statement can invoke fear in the hearts of men. When we use fear in the same sentence with a person’s name, we keep far away. When we think of fear, we think of that an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous and likely to … Continue reading Wisdom’s Foundation
Do You Trust God?
What does it mean to trust in God? Trust talks about our confidence in God. Trust says that we believe is able to do what He says. David trusted God. Psalm 118:8 NKJV It is better to trust in the LordThan to put confidence in man. Psalm 112:7 NLT They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust … Continue reading Do You Trust God?
Confidence for Tough Times
Life can be difficult at times. It seems that no matter how hard we try, difficulties seem to invade our lives. What do we do when the life we knew ended and our lives are filled with turmoil? That is a question that has stumped many; we have no idea how to navigate those difficult … Continue reading Confidence for Tough Times
God is Our Protection
We live in a world where we are constantly under attack. But we don’t have to live in fear because our God is our protection. God fights for us: Exodus 15:3 NKJV The Lord is a man of war;The Lord is His name. Enemies run from us: Exodus 23:27 NLT “I will send my terror ahead of you and create panic among all … Continue reading God is Our Protection
God: Our Shield
A promise is a statement by a person that he or she will or will not do something. Children pay attention to the promises made by their parents. At times, parents make promises and as their circumstances change, their ability to keep their promises fails. Genesis 15:1 NKJV says, “After these things the word of the … Continue reading God: Our Shield
Word for Today: Thursday June 1, 2023
Genesis 12:10-20 NLT Abram and Sarai in Egypt 10 At that time a severe famine struck the land of Canaan, forcing Abram to go down to Egypt, where he lived as a foreigner. 11 As he was approaching the border of Egypt, Abram said to his wife, Sarai, “Look, you are a very beautiful woman. 12 When the Egyptians see … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday June 1, 2023
The Great Deception
Deception is a theme of any mystery you see in the world. It’s even found in literature for the very young. One such book is The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka. The wolf was caught and had to mount a defense. His defense was that the entire episode was a … Continue reading The Great Deception
It’s Top-Secret!
When we watch movies, especially those James Bond type movies, there is always something that is top secret. Enemy agents are always searching for every opportunity to get their hands and eyes on that information. That information is usually sensitive and not for public access. So, the enemy will steal, kill, and destroy everyone and … Continue reading It’s Top-Secret!
Victory Walk 