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 ›
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Joyful Hope
I just submitted my 3rd manuscript (FACING STORMS: A DEVOTION FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION) to 40 Day publishing. It will be available on Amazon the first week of October. You can view my other two books at this site http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=cheryl%20zelenka&sprefix=chery%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acheryl%20zelenka… Read More ›
SPIRITUAL WAR
by Neil Anderson August 14 John 17:11 NIV I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by the power of Your name … Read More ›
Crossed Paths… Ordained By God?
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. “The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.” Psalm 121:8 “The righteous should choose… Read More ›
CLEAR, LOVING COMMUNICATION
by Neil Anderson August 9 Proverbs 18:13 He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him “I can’t get a handle on my problems, Neil,” Ruth complained. “I know my children are struggling… Read More ›
The Great Commission
This is a devotional from my next book FACING STORMS: A DEVOTIONAL FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION We have a great commission in life. We are called to make disciples of all the nations, including our own country. So, the rude… Read More ›
HEARING VOICES
by Neil Anderson August 8 Psalm 29:4 The voice of the LORD is powerful, the voice of the LORD is majestic The concept of hearing “voices” is openly espoused in the secular media. The main character in the… Read More ›
Flesh vs. Spirit, part III
Romans 7:24-25 (NAS): Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the BODY of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! Romans 8:1-2 (KJV): There is therefore now no condemnation to them… Read More ›
You Say, GOD Says….
You Say: I can’t figure it out God Says: I will direct your steps Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall… Read More ›
There Is Power In HIS Name
“The safest place in all the world is in the will of God, and the safest protection in all the world is in the name of God.” ~ Unknown “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the… Read More ›
Bloom Where God Plants You
“God’s work done God’s way will never lack God’s supply.” ~ Hudson Taylor “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your… Read More ›
Breaking Free Of Depression
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is… Read More ›
Kingdom Pets and Animals
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. Most of us have had a pet at one point in life. Many of us are presently enjoying their company right… Read More ›
Bride of Christ
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. “While praying one day a woman asked, “Who are you, God?” He answered, “I Am.” “But, WHO is, I Am?” she… Read More ›
Does God Exist?
Please take a minute to watch this short video and then share with friends. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=798302620188827&fref=nf No, Albert Einstein was not a Christian or even a theist (one who believes in a personal God), probably because he failed to understand… Read More ›
Hope
“Where do you find hope, and in what shape or form does it rest? I say to you now that absolute and genuine hope is found only in Christ Jesus. He is never far way and always within your grasp…. Read More ›
Work In Heaven?
Are you afraid to die? Is it death itself or the journey to death’s door that causes you to fear? Maybe it is the idea of living for an eternity, or maybe you fear the possible pain that will come… Read More ›
Fear: The Absence of Peace
When fear is present, peace is absent. Fear robs our peace of mind, weakens our resolve, disturbs our rest, and even causes us to question the presence of God. Fear is an emotion that will hinder our walks with Christ… Read More ›
CONFLICTING WORLDVIEWS
by Neil Anderson July 13 Colossians 1:13 For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son The Western world today sees reality in two tiers. The upper tier… Read More ›
Share Your God Given Talents!
God gives all of His children gifts. We should use these talents to bless others and glorify God. I love taking photos of nature. Recently, there was an opportunity to enter some of my images in an amateur photo contest…. Read More ›
Delight yourself in the LORD
by Neil Anderson July 1 Delight yourself in the LORD; and He will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4). Jeremiah said, “The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick” I had… Read More ›
Holy Sight
In the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.” Colossians 1:22 (NKJV) I want to see with holy eyes, And intervene for those in need. For all the children… Read More ›
Affliction Is Part Of The Race
“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 ›
HELP FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT
by Neil Anderson June 20 Romans 8:26, 27 The Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. . …. Read More ›
LIVING BELOW OUR POTENTIAL
by Neil Anderson June 19 Galatians 5:17 The flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Sprit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that… Read More ›
Are You Willing To Be A Holy Experiment?
“We have the idea that we can dedicate our gifts to God. However, you cannot dedicate what is not yours. There is actually only one thing you can dedicate to God, and that is your right to yourself (see Romans… Read More ›
Happy Father's Day, God
“One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Ephesians 4:6 (NKJV) Your heavenly Father is so in love with you! Through the incredible blood sacrifice of His son Jesus, you are an adopted… Read More ›
Trust In HIS Plan For Your Life
Are you struggling with the idea God wants to use you in a way you never dreamed of or wanted? Do you want His will but find that you are greatly challenged by the waiting and the unknown future? Faith… Read More ›
OUR VULNERABILITY
by Neil Anderson June 10 Luke 22:31, 32 Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail It is critical that Christians… Read More ›
THE GOALS YOU SHOULDN’T SET
by Neil Anderson June 9 Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the LORD is your strength I was speaking at a church conference when a woman who was attending invited me to her home for dinner with her family…. Read More ›