“Our lives are to be characterized by patience, for it is important in developing the mature, stable character which God wants to produce in His people.” Billy Graham.1 Corinthians 13:4 NLTLove is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud.Psalms 37:7 NLTBe still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently … Continue reading Walking in Patience
Tag: God's will
Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
Children play games that depend on balance. If you run a three-legged race with a partner, both partners must work together with balance and coordination to be successful. It’s fun to play these games as a child but adults need balance in their lives also. When we look at our lives, at times we can … Continue reading Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
Unbelief Begets Disobedience
Obedience is an act of faith; disobedience is the result of unbelief. Edwin Louis Cole. Matthew 17:20 AMP He answered, “Because of your little faith [your lack of trust and confidence in the power of God]; for I assure you and most solemnly say to you, if you have [living] faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, … Continue reading Unbelief Begets Disobedience
Possibilities in Change
“Nothing paralyzes our lives like the attitude that things can never change. We need to remind ourselves that God can change things. Outlook determines outcome. If we see only the problems, we will be defeated; but if we see the possibilities in the problems, we can have victory.” Warren Wierbse. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLTThis means … Continue reading Possibilities in Change
Developing our Relationship with God!
Rick Warren said, "Four of the Ten Commandments deal with our relationship to God while the other six deal with our relationships with people. But all ten are about relationships." We can see that God places a high priority on relationships but how do we cultivate a relationship with God? When we enter into relationship … Continue reading Developing our Relationship with God!
Faith to Believe
"Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe." Saint Augustine.Romans 10:17 NLTSo faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 TPTThe message I preached and how I preached it was not an attempt to sway you with … Continue reading Faith to Believe
Don’t Fail the Faith Test!
When you are walking in the blessings of the Lord, life is great. The sun shines brighter and the flowers smell sweeter. Nothing seems to disturb your peace of mind; but what happens when external circumstances start to impact your blessing? Abraham found himself living through that kind of situation. After waiting to receive his … Continue reading Don’t Fail the Faith Test!
Only Through Prayer
When I was a child, we were taught prayers. We had a prayer to repeat before meals and one to say before bed. It became part of who we were and what we did. As I got older, I realized that prayer is more than some words children learned from adults; prayer is communication between … Continue reading Only Through Prayer
Renewal of the Mind
“As the foundation of faith is being undermined and the walls of truth broken down, God is calling all His children to refocus on the essentials.” - Taj Pacleb Romans 12:2 NLT Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you … Continue reading Renewal of the Mind
God’s Plans Bring Success
When you want to build a house, it's not enough to say I have the vision in my head. It is important to have a plan. God has a plan for your life. Success comes when you work with God and His plan. Ecclesiastes 3:1 AMPThere is a season (a time appointed) for everything and … Continue reading God’s Plans Bring Success
Victory Walk 