The journey of life passes through many cities. There are cities that are filled with joy, and life is good; we are enjoying health, and the train is running smoothly. Eventually, we pass through the city of challenges, and our posture and facial expressions change. What do we do? Unfortunately, everyone must pass through this … Continue reading Stand Still: God is Working!
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Growth in Dependence on God
“God allows us to face difficulties so that our faith will be stretched and refined. The trials we face provide an excellent opportunity for us to declare our dependence on God and not on ourselves. The way we win the battle with discouragement is by humbling ourselves before God and telling Him that we need … Continue reading Growth in Dependence on God
Developing a Lifestyle of Depending on God
There are some things that are consistent across the board, we all need someone who can provide support from time to time. That support can take many different forms; it can be someone to care for a sick baby while you get some much-needed sleep. It can be someone to cook a meal because you … Continue reading Developing a Lifestyle of Depending on God
Follow Abraham’s Example and Obey God
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
God’s Promises: Certain!
“Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19) because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ (I wish that such-and-such would take place); rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made.” -RC Sproul Zephaniah … Continue reading God’s Promises: Certain!
The Strength of Abraham’s Faith
Rick Warren said, "Living by faith isn't living with certainty. It's trusting God in spite of unanswered questions and unresolved doubts." Abraham lived by his faith in God. Genesis 12:1 NLTThe Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show … Continue reading The Strength of Abraham’s Faith
The Joy of the Lord: My Strength!
This week, the community of faith is focused on joy. Joy is often misunderstood and mistaken for happiness. For those outside the community, joy is a feeling of great pleasure of happiness. But, for the community of faith, joy is more than a feeling. When we think about joy, most of us reflect on the … Continue reading The Joy of the Lord: My Strength!
God Promises Peace
If you are searching for peace, look no further. The Bible is a road map that directs us to the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NLT says: For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince … Continue reading God Promises Peace
You Can Trust God! Revisited
Robert Rogers said, "My faith didn't remove the pain, but it got me through the pain. Trusting God didn't diminish or vanquish the anguish, but it enabled me to endure it." Today we will revisit, You Can Trust God. You Can Trust God! https://victorywalk.blog/2024/02/20/you-can-trust-god/Have a blessed day and walk in faith and victory.
Draw Close to God
C.S. Lewis said, "Of course God does not consider you hopeless. If He did He would not be moving you to seek Him (and He obviously is). What is going on in you at present is simply the beginning of the treatment. Continue seeking with cheerful seriousness. Unless He wanted you, you would not be … Continue reading Draw Close to God