When I was a teenager, one of my relatives promised me something and I was excited. I looked for it and kept looking but as days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, I had to acknowledge that the promised item would not arrive. It’s not easy to acknowledge that you were cast aside. … Continue reading Noah’s Obedience and Trust: A Lesson for Challenging Times
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He Did It His Way!
While there are people who work at walking in obedience, there are those who like to do as they please. They want to take control of their life and situation believing that they are more knowledgeable that God about what is happening in their lives. Then there are others who walk with God and allow … Continue reading He Did It His Way!
Obey and Succeed
It’s not always easy to do what is right. It’s easy when you are in the company of people who are willing to do what you are doing but when you are all alone, it’s not so easy to be the Lone Ranger. Have you ever had to make the decision to stand alone or … Continue reading Obey and Succeed
Choose Obedience
There are people who listen to instructions and take it to heart; they do their best to follow the guidelines set for them. Then there are others: they do as they please and disregard the laws that were set before them. There are different outcomes for those who obey and those who do their own … Continue reading Choose Obedience
Obedience is Necessary
Obedience is the key when it comes to following directions. It is the same with God’s word: it is important to obey God’s law. Acts 5:29 AMP Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men [we have no other choice]. Romans 7:12 NLT But still, the law itself is holy, … Continue reading Obedience is Necessary
Follow God’s Lead
Instructions! It can be both a curse and a blessing in our lives. The instructions are dependent on the integrity of the instructor. If the instructor has high moral standards and what is best for the people, then the instructions can be a blessing. When God was preparing the people to leave Egypt, He provided … Continue reading Follow God’s Lead
The User Manual
Every product comes with a manual to give the user the information needed to use the product successfully. We were created by God and God has a user manual: the word of God. Psalm 19:7 NLT The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul.The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalm 119:1 NLT Joyful are … Continue reading The User Manual
It Can be Done!
Most if not all of us would like people to speak favorably about us when the need arises. Usually, we don’t care when it’s idle talk but when it pertains to our jobs and work ethic, we want good reports. But we need to be cautious even then, because if we are not careful, we … Continue reading It Can be Done!
Work Your Faith!
When you share information with others, some people believe you while others are not too sure about your information. In other words, they are exhibiting doubt. The dictionary defines doubt as being uncertain about something; you consider the information questionable. Most of us have been on both sides of this coin: our information has been … Continue reading Work Your Faith!
Condition of the Heart
There are many songs written about the heart. The heart plays a vital role in our emotional wellbeing. It dictates who we are and how we behave. A wicked heart will produce wicked actions while a thankful heart will show gratitude. Saul was the first king of Israel, and he did as he pleased. It … Continue reading Condition of the Heart