Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, A heart that forgives the worst, A mind that forgets the bad, And a soul that never loses faith in God. ~Unknown “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
The Fear That Expels All Others
By Neil Anderson December 10 Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have refuge I was conducting a conference for the leadership of one of America’s flagship churches…. Read More ›
What We Believe
By Neil Anderson December 9 James 2:19 You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder We all have some beliefs about the world we live in. Whatever we think will… Read More ›
Sin-Confess-Resist
By Neil Anderson December 8 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous… Read More ›
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BE DEFENSIVE
By Neil Anderson December 7 1 Peter 2:23 While being reviled, He [Jesus] did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously There are two reasons why… Read More ›
Rebelling Against The System
By Neil Anderson December 6 Isaiah 1:19-20 If you consent and obey, you will eat the best of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword The third way people… Read More ›
Giving In To The System
By Neil Anderson December 5 1 Peter 2:4 And coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected by men, but choice and precious in the sight of God “Pastor, I’m a loser,” a high school boy told me… Read More ›
Beating The System
By Neil Anderson December 4 Luke 14:11 Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted A small percentage of people defend against rejection by buying into the dog-eat-dog system of the… Read More ›
Serenity In The Midst of Anguish
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18 (NKJV) Dear One, The Serenity Prayer has always been one of my mom’s favorite prayers. I… Read More ›
The Acceptance Of God
By Neil Anderson December 3 John 15:20 If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you Everyone knows what it feels like to be criticized and rejected, often by the very people in our lives we desperately want… Read More ›
We Are Saints
By Neil Anderson December 2 Romans 1:7 To all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ Have you ever heard a Christian… Read More ›
Seeing Life From God’s Perspective
By Neil Anderson December 1 Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil Wisdom was certainly the way of the Old Testament as the Book of Proverbs and other… Read More ›
Responsibilities Over Rights
By Neil Anderson November 30 Galatians 5:13 You were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another Nothing will distort relationships faster than… Read More ›
The Sword Of The Spirit
By Neil Anderson November 29 Ephesians 6:17 And take… the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God The Word of God is the only offensive weapon mentioned in the list of armor. Since Paul used rhema… Read More ›
The Helmet Of Salvation
By Neil Anderson November 28 Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation The next necessary piece of spiritual armor is the helmet of salvation . Should your shield of faith be a little leaky and your daily… Read More ›
The Shield Of Faith
By Neil Anderson November 27 Ephesians 6:16 Taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one Paul mentions three more pieces of armor that we must… Read More ›
Thankfully Use Each Day God Gives You
“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace,… Read More ›
Free Book-Facing Trials: Thoughts for Meditation
I am giving away 3 books on Good Reads. If you have not entered to get a free book, it’s not too late. There are still 18 days left! Please tell your friends! It does not cost a dime to enter!… Read More ›
The Shoes Of Peace
By Neil Anderson November 26 Ephesians 6:15 Having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace The next piece of armor is the shoes of peace . When you receive Christ, you are united… Read More ›
The Breastplate Of Righteousness
By Neil Anderson November 25 Ephesians 6:14 Having put on the breastplate of righteousness . . . The second piece of armor God has provided for us is the breastplate of righteousness . When you put on… Read More ›
Serving God Faithfully
Vine of Life News Copyright© 2013 πίστις How do you serve God? Are you caught up in a frenetic race to go to this meeting, attend that Bible study, help out with this or that event etc? What you do… Read More ›
Life is God's Gift to Us
“Place your plans in God’s hands!” I know of four times in my 52 years when death nearly grabbed hold of me. Thankfully, our days on earth are written in God’s Book of Life, and Satan can’t rob us of… Read More ›
The Full Armor Of God
By Neil Anderson November 23 Ephesians 6:13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm A primary element in our protection… Read More ›
Prophetic Messages
By Neil Anderson November 22 Jeremiah 23:29 “Is not My word like fire?” declares the LORD, and like a hammer which shatters a rock?” If you attend a Christian fellowship where prophecies are part of public worship, I… Read More ›
Lord, Touch Me
By Neil Anderson November 21 Mark 8:25 Then again He laid His hands upon his eyes; and he looked intently and was restored, and began to see everything clearly One of the greatest personal crises I have faced… Read More ›
The Beauty Of EACH Spiritual Season
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV) Fall is a wonderful time for harvesting spiritual fruit. Yes, fruit now ripe and sweet in the eyes of God. Fruit grown from the seeds He sowed… Read More ›
Signs And Wonders
By Neil Anderson November 20 John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples if you have love for one another Signs and wonders validated the ministry of Jesus and the apostles. After quoting… Read More ›
How Faith Affects Our Lives
By Neil Anderson November 19 Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast…. Read More ›
How Does the Fruit of the Spirit Grow?
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) “GOODNESS and KINDNESS live in the hearts of those who have suffered greatly, as the wounded… Read More ›
The Oldest Lie of Satan
By Neil Anderson November 18 Deuteronomy 32:17-18 They sacrificed to demons who were not God, to gods whom they have not known, new gods who came lately, whom your fathers did not dread. You neglected the Rock who… Read More ›