Love is patient. We have read this so many times that we see the words and our eyes keep[ on moving. But if we stop to ponder on the word patient, what will we find? The dictionary defines patient as enduring pains or trials calmly or without complaint. Is that what the Apostle Paul was … Continue reading Strength Under Pressure
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Kindness: An Expression of Love
"Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can." John Wesley. Colossians 3:12-13 AMP So, as God’s own chosen people, who are … Continue reading Kindness: An Expression of Love
God’s Benchmark: Love!
When we look at children, we often notice traits they share with their parents. That is why people say things like, “He is the spitting image of his father!” In the same way, as children of God, our lives should reflect our connection to Him. God is love; this is not a cliché but truth. … Continue reading God’s Benchmark: Love!
In Life’s Challenges: Seek God!
What do you do when you find yourself in a difficult situation? People respond in a variety of ways: some seek help from family and friends, some turn to harmful behavior, and others seek God. David was someone who went to God with his issues. When he was a teenager, he slew the giant Goliath. … Continue reading In Life’s Challenges: Seek God!
Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
Children play games that depend on balance. If you run a three-legged race with a partner, both partners must work together with balance and coordination to be successful. It’s fun to play these games as a child but adults need balance in their lives also. When we look at our lives, at times we can … Continue reading Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
The Danger of a Negative Response
Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly pulled into a situation simply because you were in the right place at the right moment, without having any clue it was happening? You were just going about your business, and you find yourself at the center of the issue. Well King Agrippa in the book of Acts had … Continue reading The Danger of a Negative Response
Jesus Christ: Change Agent
Henry Drummond said, “Will power does not change men. Time does not change men. Christ does.” That fact remains the same. When Jesus walked the earth, He changed lives; today when individuals enter a relationship with Jesus, change follows. One day, Jesus was going through Jericho and a man there, Zaccheaus, wanted to see Him. … Continue reading Jesus Christ: Change Agent
The Blessing of Change
“Nothing paralyzes our lives like the attitude that things can never change. We need to remind ourselves that God can change things. Outlook determines outcome. If we see only the problems, we will be defeated; but if we see the possibilities in the problems, we can have victory.” Warren Wierbse. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT This … Continue reading The Blessing of Change
It’s Time for Change!
As we look around us, we must admit that that our experiences are not what we desire. Children killing parents and parents killing children; we are losing our daughters in large numbers because men, young and old have no value for their lives. We are seeing people in need of help denied services because the … Continue reading It’s Time for Change!
When God Says No!
Today, I was rereading one of my journals and I read about an experience that I forgot. Back then, I was preparing to set out on a journey, believing I was moving along the correct path. I felt confident about reaching my destination, but the Holy Spirit reminded me: “Be anxious for nothing.” What do … Continue reading When God Says No!
Victory Walk 