When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself. Charles R. Swindoll. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 NLT “To everything there is a season, A time … Continue reading Seasons
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In Seasons of Change: God is There!
Can you recall a season in your life when everything seemed to be going well? Life feels wonderful in those moments. Yet sometimes we are so accustomed to focusing on the negative that we overlook the blessings of the season we are in. In life, our seasons are not always clearly defined; we can hold … Continue reading In Seasons of Change: God is There!
Facing Life’s Challenges with Confidence!
Life unfolds through moments of joy and seasons of pain, yet no experience is beyond God’s reach or without purpose in His hands. As one wise person observed, “Problems are a part of life; facing them is an art of life.” The deeper question, then, is not whether challenges will come, but how we will … Continue reading Facing Life’s Challenges with Confidence!
A Clean Slate Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dvJgW3S0kQYVVvWl37oGh?si=CUMWwLR7TvWBJSsmL2GGVA Pip: Turns out the ancient grudge-keeping instinct is alive, well, and apparently sitting in church pews — Claudette Glaude-Scott has been writing about it all week at Victory Walk. Mara: Right — the posts cover three connected territories: how we handle being wronged, what pride and humility actually cost us, and what it looks … Continue reading A Clean Slate Podcast
Persevering in Prayer
Praying without ceasing means at least three things. First it means that there is a spirit of dependence that should permeate all we do… So even when we are not speaking consciously to God, there is a deep, abiding dependence on Him that is woven in to the heart of faith. Second… [it] means praying … Continue reading Persevering in Prayer
Half-Hearted Service
"Self-seeking, half-hearted service never glorifies God. And one of the reasons actually why it doesn’t glorify God is because such a person’s motive is always wrapped up in himself." Derek Prince. Matthew 6:24 NLT “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one … Continue reading Half-Hearted Service
Follow God’s Commands
You will never go wrong obeying God. Charles Stanley. John 14:15 AMP “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments. 1 John 5:3 NLT Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. Matthew 19:17 AMP Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? … Continue reading Follow God’s Commands
Promises from a Faithful God Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yHM14XOT9UVyEtIEHYFAZ?si=1DVGUMkeSjGEPsNOdnmbmA Pip: If you've ever looked to the news for reassurance and come away needing a stiff cup of tea, you're in good company — and possibly in the right place. Mara: Today on Victory Walk we're walking through what it means to hold onto promises when circumstances feel anything but stable. Claudette Glaude-Scott brings … Continue reading Promises from a Faithful God Podcast
Seek God First!
Who or what holds first place in your life? It can be difficult to decide which person or relationship matters most. For people of faith, however, the answer should be clear: God comes first. I recently read posts from people whose partners put God first, and they struggled to accept that they were no longer … Continue reading Seek God First!
Let’s Put God First!
When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the interests we pursue, and the order of our priorities. Ezra Taft Benson. Colossians 3:1-3 NKJV If then you … Continue reading Let’s Put God First!
