"I believe Christians often perceive obedience to God as some test designed just to see if we’re really committed to Him. But what if it’s designed as God’s way of giving us what’s best for us?' - Craig Groeschel.Genesis 12:4 NLT So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram … Continue reading Blessed Through Obedience
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Serving God with Confidence
"God never calls a person [into His service] without equipping him. I know that from experience." - Billy Graham.Galatians 5:13 NLTFor you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. 1 Samuel … Continue reading Serving God with Confidence
When Morning Brings Joy
Have you ever been in a situation when life was extremely difficult? You do your best, but nothing changes, and you wonder if change would ever come. Then you read Psalm 30:5 NLT, which says, "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but … Continue reading When Morning Brings Joy
Our Faithful, Unchanging God
We, at times, repeat things we hear without paying attention to what we are saying. It's an accepted fact in the community of faith that God is faithful. When things go our way, we proclaim the faithfulness of God. Is God faithful when we are confronted with unpleasant circumstances? Well, David has the answer. He … Continue reading Our Faithful, Unchanging God
Ending Strong!
We have come to the end of 2024. That speaks of the goodness of God in our lives. The challenges came, and with God on our side, we made it through! Psalms 126:3 AMPThe Lord has done great things for us; We are glad! Ephesians 2:10 NLTFor we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us … Continue reading Ending Strong!
The Joy of the Lord: My Strength!
This week, the community of faith is focused on joy. Joy is often misunderstood and mistaken for happiness. For those outside the community, joy is a feeling of great pleasure of happiness. But, for the community of faith, joy is more than a feeling. When we think about joy, most of us reflect on the … Continue reading The Joy of the Lord: My Strength!
Give God Thanks on Thanksgiving!
The day before Thanksgiving is usually hectic with last-minute shopping, menu changes, and sometimes, added guests. Preparation is in full swing. People cook more than normal and eat more than normal. In the end, we say that Thanksgiving was great! I'm sitting here trying to remember what was the most memorable Thanksgiving ever, and I … Continue reading Give God Thanks on Thanksgiving!
Giving Thanks to the Almighty God
What does it mean to give thanks? The dictionary tells us it means to express gratitude or show appreciation to someone or something. We can testify that God has been and continues to be good to us. Let us cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Psalms 107:1 NLTGive thanks to the Lord, for he is good! … Continue reading Giving Thanks to the Almighty God
Stand Firm: Hope in God
RC Sproul said, "Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19) because it gives stability to the Christian life." Hope in God is more than a wish; it is knowing that God will keep His promises. Romans 4:18 NLTEven when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become … Continue reading Stand Firm: Hope in God
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
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