“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!
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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!
Trust God’s Voice
Children get new toys, and the hope is that those toys will last for a season. While that is true for some children, there are those who break apart those toys the day after they receive them. Parents watch and shake their heads in disbelief. God created man in His own image and placed him … Continue reading Trust God’s Voice
The Power of One Man’s Integrity
When you think of people doing great deeds, you might recall the men who collaborated to isolate DNA. That information changed the way we live in so many ways. We associate greatness and great deeds with events. But can ordinary people do great deeds by faith? Well, the Hebrews wall of fame mentions Noah. Noah … Continue reading The Power of One Man’s Integrity
The Blessing of Change!
It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad. -C.S. … Continue reading The Blessing of Change!
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
The Perils of Success!
Succes! Sometimes it can be a double-edged sword. In the beginning, you are careful to do everything the right way. The first time, you are in awe of what you have accomplished, and you are grateful to God for His grace and mercy in your life. When the process starts to repeat itself, then things … Continue reading The Perils of Success!
Victory Walk 