https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnqb7Vn4AEE “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people.” Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) “Many people… Read More ›
Facing Trials
Faith is NOT Walking by Sight!
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 1 Co. 5:7 (NKJV) An Atheist’s View On Life I will live my life according to these beliefs…. God does not exist It is foolish to think That there is a God… Read More ›
God Engineers Everything!
I like Oswald Chambers. He does not mix words. He speaks plainly and to the point. If you have not read MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST…. do so! There are many gems of wisdom and knowledge to be uncovered in… Read More ›
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Kingdom Power and Authority, part III
Ephesians 4:3-6 (NAS): Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another… Read More ›
Something Out Of Nothing
God requires faith and in order to intimately know God, trust is necessary. There are many stories in the Bible where faith is demonstrated and blessings then follow. Job, Esther, Moses, Mary….. Isaiah, Joshua, Joseph, and Ruth are just a… Read More ›
Confusion And Calamity
It seems like overwhelming circumstances enjoy a grand entrance. Calamity doesn’t care about being convenient or whether she fits into our daily schedule. In fact, inopportune moments are her favorite time to appear. Therefore, it is no surprise that these… Read More ›
God Sees Through The Chaos
I do so love the testimony of Corrie ten Boom and how her ministry of love and forgiveness continued on until her death. This story blessed me and I hope it blesses you as well. During Corrie’s presentations to audiences,… Read More ›
Pray Without Ceasing & CHOOSE To Be Joyful
It is not always easy to be joyful at ALL times. However, with the right perspective and a thankful heart we can try to change our attitude. Pain, loneliness, sorrow are all a part of life. We can become bitter… Read More ›
Kingdom of God: Power and Authority, part II
“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly…not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live… Read More ›
Fall On His Grace!
“And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10 GRACE: “God’s Riches At… Read More ›
Is Prayer Your Spare Tire?
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8 (NKJV) “For this is God,Our God forever and ever;He will be our guideEven to death.” Psalm 48:14 (NKJV) So… Read More ›
A Gentle Answer Is Always Wise
When anger rises within you, consider the power found within a softly spoken word. An enemy who is hard of hearing and unable to hear shouts of fury will strive to hear a whisper. Although you may FEEL like yelling… Read More ›
Pearls and Diamonds
“Deep in the center of the earth, a diamond is formed. Though many will admire its beauty and usefulness, when its formation is complete, none views the process by which it is formed. It is hidden, unseen, in the darkness. … Read More ›
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Hope Is Found In The Dark
Hope is born in the dark. Like a lighthouse calling out to a lost ship at sea, it will safely bring you through your personal storm. It will encourage and guide you to safety. Hope is found in the arms… Read More ›
Compassion
Compassion is having a sense of concern over another person’s need or pain. It includes pity, sympathy, and empathy. Our Lord Jesus was, and will always be, full of compassion. “He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; the… Read More ›
Will YOU Share In The Sufferings Of Christ?
“And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center.” John 19:17-18 (NKJV)… Read More ›
Hope Radiates In The Dark
“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: You don’t give up.” ~Anne Lamott http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Christianity/2009/01/Hope-Quotes-from-Christian-Leaders.aspx?p=2 Unexpected storms often… Read More ›
Is Your Life A Living Love Song For God?
A love song always includes praises for the object of our affection. Would you like to make your life a living love song for God? What would that look like in your eyes? Starting today, how can you make… Read More ›
The Provisions Of God
What comfort there is in knowing that our God will provide for our every need!! It is a safety net I gladly accept. He will feed the poor and help us through every adversity. We merely need to pray and… Read More ›
Joys & Sorrows: God Loves Balanced Scales
Our life on earth will have times of hardship and tribulation, but there will also be times of joy and prosperity. We do not know what each new day will bring but we do know that God walks alongside us… Read More ›
Compassion Is Love In Action
Compassion is love put into action. In Greek “Compassion” is defined as “Inward Affection, Pity or Sympathy, Yearning.” What compassion really means is “Suffering With Another!” It does not stand still or permit us to ignore problems. It will never turn away… Read More ›
A Fool
“Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from ANY direction.” ~Unknown “Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.” Proverbs 28:26 (NIV) “And God gave… Read More ›
God Knows What You Can Handle
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1… Read More ›
Perseverance and the Donkey
One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered… Read More ›
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Psalm 91
Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him… Read More ›
Roll Over And Look At The Stars
“Through affliction, He teaches us precious lessons that otherwise we would never learn. By affliction, He shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world and makes us… Read More ›
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