Have you ever had an experience where someone needed help, and you had the ability to provide the help they needed but they didn’t believe you could do it? It happens more often than we think. People make judgements based on a variety of ideas and ideologies and many times these ideas have no basis … Continue reading Seek God with Faith!
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Followers of Christ!
"Only by walking with God can we hope to find the path that leads to life. That is what it means to be a disciple. After all -- aren't we 'followers of Christ'? Then by all means, let's actually follow him. Not ideas about him. Not just his principles. Him." John Eldredge.Genesis 6:9 NLTThis is … Continue reading Followers of Christ!
Mary: Voice of Submission
In the world today we hear many voices. There are voices that convey pleasure; voices that convey commands and so many other things. Then, we respond to these voices. How do you respond to the voices that impact your life? As we reflect on the Christmas season, it's a season of voices and responses. In … Continue reading Mary: Voice of Submission
The Power of Godly Vision
Ministry requires commitment; there are times when action is required. But what drives these actions? Many times, these actions are a response to vision; vision gives life to ministry. The Apostle Paul, had a vision that drove him and those around him to action. Paul was busy preaching the gospel. He made attempts to go … Continue reading The Power of Godly Vision
God’s Presence
Never let the presence of a storm cause you to doubt the presence of God. - Craig Groeschel.Psalms 16:11 NLTYou will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.Psalms 140:13 NLTSurely righteous people are praising your name; the godly will live in … Continue reading God’s Presence
Wisdom for Living from James!
“Remember this, had any other condition been better for you than the one in which you are, divine love would have put you there.” – Charles Spurgeon. James 1:5 AMP If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to … Continue reading Wisdom for Living from James!
Follow God’s Way: Pursue Peace
“It is imperative that you confront problems when they arise no matter how uncomfortable they might be. Failure to confront in love allows the enemy to sow seeds of conflict.” - Pastor Mensa Otabil. Proverbs 17:14 AMP The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first … Continue reading Follow God’s Way: Pursue Peace
Choose God’s Way
“God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.” – William Cowper. John 14:6 AMP Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT “My thoughts are nothing like … Continue reading Choose God’s Way
God Desires Obedience
There are times in life when we want to do as we please. We want to chart our own course and determine our destiny. Children gain independence from their parents and take that desire for independence into other areas of their lives; some even take that attitude into their relationship with God. One day, God … Continue reading God Desires Obedience
God: Our Hope!
“Hope is the raw material from which faith builds the house.” - Rex Rouis.Psalms 130:5 NLTI am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. Psalms 39:7 NLTAnd so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.Psalms 119:114 NLTYou are … Continue reading God: Our Hope!