by Neil Anderson January 16 Genesis 2:7 Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being Biblically, life means to unite and… Read More ›
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Running A Race Requires Perseverance
To read more devotions by Cheryl Zelenka go to her blog http://facingtrials.com Perseverance helps one to overcome the greatest difficulties in life. Without a steadfast tenacity to press forward through challenging obstacles, conflicts, and unexpected problems we would never get… Read More ›
Atheism, Agnosticism, And Following Christ: Free Will Verses Election – Solved
Many are the proponents that will side with man having free will, and why would they not? Many if not most of us would like to think that we are free to make our own choices. Then there are… Read More ›
A NEW CREATURE
by Neil Anderson January 8 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come Dan and Cindy were a fine young Christian couple… Read More ›
SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING
by Neil Anderson January 5 Galatians 5:1 We are to grow up in all aspects into Him (Ephesians 4:15). It was for freedom that Christ set us free There are two concepts which determine the victory and fruitfulness of… Read More ›
GODLY GOALS AND DESIRES
by Neil Anderson Numbers 23:19 Has He [God] said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? One key to successful living is learning to distinguish a godly goal from a… Read More ›
Is Your Cup Filled With Hope?
To read more devotions by Cheryl go to her blog http://facingtrials.com How do you see your cup, half empty or half full? Do you predict the worst will happen in any given situation or are you well practiced at finding… Read More ›
Abide In Christ While You Share Your Faith
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” John 15:4 (NKJV) “The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall… Read More ›
The One Thing You Simply Must Know About God
What is the one thing you think people need to know about God? Have you ever thought about this? How important do you think it is to know this one thing? I am going to say very important, as in… Read More ›
ONE TRUE AND LIVING GOD
by Neil Anderson December 30 Exodus 20:2, 3 I am the LORD your God. . . . You shall have no other gods before Me The doctrinal affirmations today and tomorrow will help you renew your mind and take… Read More ›
UNBREAKABLE
I went to see the movie UNBROKEN today. It was worth facing 18 degree weather and icy roads. It is one you should make a point to see. I will be pondering the life of Louis Zamperini for a long… Read More ›
Get A FREE eBook of Facing Storms NOW!
Hello Everyone! I am giving away free eBook downloads (hope you have a Kindle or iPad) of Facing Storms: Devotions for Thought and Meditation this Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to tell your friends and family! It is my prayer… Read More ›
PRUNING THE BRANCHES
by Neil Anderson December 26 John 15:2 Every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit Our goal is to abide in Christ, not to bear fruit. Jesus promised that if we abide in… Read More ›
The Power In The Truth
by Neil Anderson John 3:21 He who practices the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God. Satan’s first and foremost strategy is deception. As long as Satan’s influence… Read More ›
Give God Thanks… ALL The Time!
To have a heart of thanks is to have a heart of praise. It is easy to thank God for times of health and prosperity but it is not so easy to thank God for our times of trials, storms,… Read More ›
WHAT IS FAITH?
Today’s guest post is written by Jeremy Larson, you can learn a little about him at the end of this article. Has anyone ever asked this question? I think many times we take it for granted and assume we do…. Read More ›
Immanuel-Spurgeon Speaks
What a gift! Immanuel means “God With Us” “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 (NKJV) Our dear Savior is… Read More ›
Thy Kingdom Come, part VI
Forsaking ALL: Matthew 6:35: “Therefore I say unto you, take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more… Read More ›
The Anxiety of Mary
“Mary lived in invisibility in the moments of an ordinary, obscure life, as far as anyone in her own life knew. And yet, in the living of her life, quietly, faithfully, God noticed her…..God saw her and she found favor… Read More ›
Healed By A Compassionate God
Compassion is an emotion of deep sympathy or sorrow for another who is experiencing misfortune and pain. It includes a desire to ease or even alleviate burdens and distress. Jesus was often moved to compassion and would heal physical and… Read More ›
Does Your Face Express Joy?
Are you wearing a face of JOY today?? “Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.” Psalm 47:1 (NIV) ” May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust… Read More ›
Facing Adversity: Thoughts of Wisdom, Praise & Promise
The last book of my devotion trilogy, Facing Adversity: Thoughts of Wisdom, Praise, & Promise, is now available on Amazon. Here is an excerpt from a devotion titled SUFFERING UNITES US ALL http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Adversity-Thoughts-Wisdom-Promise/dp/1503377989/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417501877&sr=1-5&keywords=Cheryl+Zelenka “God has a plan and a purpose… 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 instead… Read More ›
Loud Angry Words Belong To The Fool
“Anger is one letter short of DANGER.” ~ Unknown “A gentle answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) “A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” Proverbs 15:18 (NIV)… Read More ›
Fertile Soil For Growth
by Neil Anderson November 10 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith Perhaps the greatest service performed by trials and tribulations in our lives… Read More ›
Becoming The Person God Wants
by Neil Anderson November 9 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all . . . are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit When you begin to align your goals with… Read More ›
God's Love Includes Pruning
“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices… Read More ›
Reckless Words
“Lord, make my words as sweet as honey for tomorrow I may have to eat them.” ~ Anonymous “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.” Proverbs 21:23 (NKJV) “The words of the reckless pierce like swords,but the tongue… Read More ›
Taking Every Thought Captive
by Neil Anderson November 2 2 Corinthians 10:5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Satan’s perpetual aim is… Read More ›
Resolving A Past Conflict
October 24 Psalm 86:11 NIV Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart You have no control over a primary emotion, developed in the past, when it is triggered…. Read More ›