by Neil Anderson September 7 James 1:19, 20 Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God Another unhealthy way to respond to emotions… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
SUPPRESSION OF EMOTIONS
by Neil Anderson September 6 Psalm 32:3 NIV When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long Suppression of emotions is a conscious denial of feelings (repression is an un conscious denial). Those who suppress… Read More ›
GOD'S INDICATORS
by Neil Anderson September 5 Proverbs 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life I played sports as a young man and I have the scars on my knees to prove it…. Read More ›
LIFE ON THE CUTTING EDGE
by Neil Anderson September 4 Hebrews 11:33, 34 . . . Who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness… Read More ›
MANAGING OUR PROBLEMS
by Neil Anderson September 3 1 Timothy 3:4 [An overseer] must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity A pastor friend of mind came face-to-face with a parent’s worst fear: His… Read More ›
OUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
by Neil Anderson September 2 Ecclesiastes 8:5, 6 NIV The wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter I had dear friends who were being used by the… Read More ›
LIVING IN HARMONY
by Neil Anderson September 1 Romans 8:38, 39 I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be… Read More ›
LIVING IN HARMONY
by Neil Anderson September 1 Romans 8:38, 39 I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be… Read More ›
Sorrow Into Joy
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. “No one will calmly and quietly submit to bear the cross except those who have learned to seek their happiness beyond… Read More ›
ONE BASIS FOR TEMPTATION
by Neil Anderson August 31 Titus 3:14 Let our people also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be unfruitful. We all have basic human needs to feel loved, accepted and worthwhile. When… Read More ›
Christian Fellowship: Are You Ready To Be Sharpened?
A dull knife is still a knife but far less effective than one that has been thoroughly sharpened. The same goes for Christians. A Christian who is lax in obtaining knowledge by way of reading scripture is still a Christian,… Read More ›
THE VALUE OF COUNSEL
by Neil Anderson August 28 Proverbs 11:14 Where there is no guidance, the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory No one person has complete knowledge, and everyone has a limited perspective on the truth. God has… Read More ›
THE DEATH OF FEAR
by Neil Anderson August 27 Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as a lion. How do you respond to fear situations in your life? The following steps will help you identify… Read More ›
Reverent Fear
There is a fear of God that admiration enfolds with arms of adoration. It acknowledges the absolute power of the Creator and the inconsequence of man. This holy and reverent fear is the beginning of wisdom, for it is wise… Read More ›
GOD’S PROTECTION
by Neil Anderson August 26 1 Peter 5:9 But resist him [the devil], firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world I cannot accept someone saying,… Read More ›
SPIRITUALLY AWARE
by Neil Anderson August 25 Hebrews 5:14 Solid food is for the mature who, because of practice, have their senses trained to discern good and evil In many counseling cases I am able to sense in my spirit that something… Read More ›
SPIRITUALLY AWARE
by Neil Anderson August 25 Hebrews 5:14 Solid food is for the mature who, because of practice, have their senses trained to discern good and evil In many counseling cases I am able to sense in my spirit that something… Read More ›
THE GENUINE PROPHET
by Neil Anderson August 24 Jeremiah 23:22 If they [the prophets] had stood in My council, then they would have announced My words to My people, and would have turned them back from their evil way and from the evil… Read More ›
THE GENUINE PROPHET
by Neil Anderson August 24 Jeremiah 23:22 If they [the prophets] had stood in My council, then they would have announced My words to My people, and would have turned them back from their evil way and from the evil… Read More ›
Find Our Joy In God
Many in society have adopted the philosophy that life should be a trouble free existence filled with ongoing pursuits of lustful pleasure. Is our time on earth meant to be a continuous party filled with inordinate and excessive pleasure? Does… Read More ›
REFLECTING REALITY
by Neil Anderson August 23 Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks within himself, so he is Telling someone that they shouldn’t feel the way they do is a subtle form of rejection. They can do little about how they feel…. Read More ›
YOUR CHILD’S MUSIC
by Neil Anderson August 22 Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God Music… Read More ›
HIS DISCIPLE
by Neil Anderson August 21 Romans 12:1 I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice An African pastor was overwhelmed by rebels who demanded that he renounce… Read More ›
HOW GOD WORKS
by Neil Anderson August 20 Deuteronomy 8:6 You shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him I believe in miracles, and I accept as fact every one… Read More ›
The Peace of Christ
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) Saints who trust God with total abandon experience the reality of supernatural rest, a byproduct of the peace of Christ. It does not matter if their day is… Read More ›
TEST EVERYTHING
by Neil Anderson August 18 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 NIV Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good Alvin was discouraged and defeated. For several years he believed… Read More ›
The Peace of Christ
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. The Word of God tells us that in this life we will have trouble. But even with tribulations we can still… Read More ›
FALSE GUIDANCE
by Neil Anderson August 17 Leviticus 20:6 As for the person who turns to mediums and to spiritists, to play the harlot after them, I will also set My face against that person and will cut him off… Read More ›
SATAN’S DEFEAT
by Neil Anderson August 16 Colossians 2:15 He [Christ] disarmed the rulers and authorities [and] made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him In Colossians 2:15, Paul identifies something very important that happened at the… Read More ›
LOVING OTHERS
by Neil Anderson August 15 Luke 6:32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them For many people, loving others is a nebulous concept…. Read More ›