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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Help Through Life’s Challenges
"The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'" Billy Graham. Romans 8:28 AMP And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about … Continue reading Help Through Life’s Challenges
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
Blessings of Obedience
The bottom line in the Christian life is obedience and most people don't even like the word. Charles Stanley.Exodus 23:22 NLT“But if you are careful to obey him, following all my instructions, then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and I will oppose those who oppose you. ”Jeremiah 7:23 NLT“This is what I … Continue reading Blessings of Obedience
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
Be Careful on Whom You Lean!
Life teaches us that we were never meant to do everything alone. From childhood, we have been inspired by partnerships—Batman had Robin, and Bert had Ernie. As we grew older, we recognized the same truth in other places: Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen, and Paul had Silas. God often places people in our lives to … Continue reading Be Careful on Whom You Lean!
Stop Making Excuses
"The person who really wants to do something finds a way; the others find an excuse." - John Mason. Genesis 3:12-13 AMP And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate it.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is … Continue reading Stop Making Excuses
Fighting the Enemy
“You cannot fight God’s battles with the devil’s weapons.” Charles Spurgeon. Ephesians 6:11-12 NCV Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks. Our fight is not against people on earth but against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world’s darkness, against the spiritual … Continue reading Fighting the Enemy
The Problem with the Wicked
“The descent to hell is easy and those who begin by worshipping power, soon worship evil.” C. S. Lewis. John 8:44 AMP You are of your father the devil, and it is your will to practice the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand … Continue reading The Problem with the Wicked
