The call to go to a far-away land can invoke fear and excitement. Excitement because there might be some wonderful new experiences. Fear because you have no idea what the future holds. I can only imagine Abram's emotions when God said to leave everything behind and go to this far-off land. We are not told … Continue reading Follow Abraham’s Example and Obey God
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Living and Walking in God’s Light
The dictionary defines community as a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. For the child of God, it goes deeper than that. The price of membership was paid with the blood of Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:7 AMP tells us, “but if we [really] walk in … Continue reading Living and Walking in God’s Light
God Desires Obedience
"True worship is obedience to God for no other reason than that you delight in God." J. D. Greear.John 4:34 NLT Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work. John 14:15 TPT“Loving me empowers you to obey my commands. 1 Samuel 15:22 NLT"But … Continue reading God Desires Obedience
I Wondered: Why did Noah Take Squirrels in the Ark?
Anyone who knows me knows that I love my garden a lot. I take special care and choose the plants I invite into my garden space. If you are an invasive, do your own thing, kinda plant, you have to go in a pot. You see, I take my garden seriously. After all my preparation … Continue reading I Wondered: Why did Noah Take Squirrels in the Ark?
The Blessings of Studying God’s Word
"The key to being blessed is to read, study, and remember God’s Word, and then you do what it says. The more you obey, the more you will be blessed." Rick Warren.Joshua 1:8 NLTStudy this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in … Continue reading The Blessings of Studying God’s Word
The Miracle is in Your House!
There are many issues in our lives that need attention, so it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed at times. Parents look at their children and have unexpressed concerns about their care. This can be even more burdensome when you are a single parent. This can lead to a feeling of hopelessness when you are unable … Continue reading The Miracle is in Your House!
Living Generously
“Many of us are being held hostage by bitterness because we are not willing to give to others what we have been given.” Dr. Tony Evans.Philippians 2:3 TPTBe free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first … Continue reading Living Generously
Free to Forgive
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you". Lewis B. Smedes Proverbs 28:13 GW Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion. Matthew 18:15 TPT “If your fellow believer sins against you, you must go to that one privately and attempt … Continue reading Free to Forgive
Victorious Living Begins with Humility
There is not a person on this earth who wakes up in the morning with a burning desire to be a failure. The opposite is true; we want to succeed in everything we put our hands to do. The same is true for our walk of faith; we want to experience success in our walk … Continue reading Victorious Living Begins with Humility
Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles
We live in a society that craves power; and many will do whatever it takes, even utilizing unethical practices, to gain power because we believe that the powerful is strong. The Bible gives us a radical journey to become strong. But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like … Continue reading Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles
Victory Walk 