“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 ›
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God is Not an Elephant — But Most of the Rest of Us Are
My last time in Zambia I had an interesting encounter. After a couple of days work with some remote churches, my hosts and I were heading back to Lusaka, Zambia’s capital city. En route, we stopped at a roadside… 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 ›
TRUE HUMILITY
by Neil Anderson James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you The second qualification for demonstrating authority over rulers and authorities in the spiritual realm is humility . Humility doesn’t mean… 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 ›
PRAISING GOD
by Neil Anderson May 9 Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name Praise and thanksgiving are part of every level of prayer. They are continuous as we… Read More ›
WHAT GOD WANTS DONE
by Neil Anderson May 7 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God When you feel anxious in a task or a relationship, your… Read More ›
Pray, Pray, Pray!!
A Good Reminder!! “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV cherylz1961
My JOB BIBLE STUDY IS NOW ON SALE!
DIVINE INTERRUPTIONS: A Bible Study Through The Book Of Job is now ONLY $10.04 on Amazon!!! Normally, it is priced at $12.95. (Kindle version is just $2.99) If you are going through a struggle, the book of Job is full of… Read More ›
HOW TO TREAT PEOPLE
by Neil Anderson May 2 Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor A pastor came to see me one day asking, “How can I get out of my… Read More ›
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 ›
A Prayer For Spiritual Seasons
Spring is here! There are seasons in our spiritual walk. I pray that you REST in your WINTER, FERTILIZE your seeds with the Living Word during SPRING, Glorify God with songs of PRAISE during your SUMMER, and REAP a harvest… Read More ›
How a 20 year old piece of paper saved my life
I was always a ‘good’ boy! Loved my mum and dad and always stuck by the rules – never really got into trouble (well maybe just a little) and nearly always did what I was told. When my parents said… Read More ›
NEW AGE THINKING
by Neil Anderson April 18 Psalm 83:18 NIV Let them know that you, whose name is the LORD–that you alone are the Most High over all the earth The New Age Movement is very attractive to the natural man… Read More ›
Rise From Your Ashes
Right after my brain surgery, I was alone while recovering in an assisted living facility in Phoenix, AZ. My life was so uncertain. My dream home in Oregon was sold, my teaching career seemed to be over, I didn’t… Read More ›
THE SEDUCTION OF OUR CHILDREN
by Neil Anderson April 17 Ephesians 6:4 Bring them [your children] up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord What are parents, Sunday school teachers, youth workers, and pastors to do in the face of Satan’s… 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 ›
THE ENEMY’S POTENTIAL
by Neil Anderson April 12 Matthew 12:29 How can anyone enter the strong man’s house and carry off his property, unless he first binds the strong man? Another common misconception of the spiritual world is that some… 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 ›
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 BLAMELESS CONSCIENCE
by Neil Anderson April 2 Acts 24:16 I also do my best to maintain always a blameless conscience both before God and before men Folklore advises, “Let your conscience be your guide.” This has serious limitations since… Read More ›
What Have You Placed At The Foot Of The Cross?
“Our sins twisted the crown of thorns; our sins drove the nails into His hands and feet; on account of our sins His blood was shed. Surely the thought of Christ crucified should make us loathe all sin.” ~J.C. Ryle… Read More ›
THE OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF LIFE
by Neil Anderson March 31 Mark 11:22 And Jesus answered saying to them, “Have faith in God” The sun is perhaps the most credible object of faith for the world. It appears to be immutable. It has always been… Read More ›
Evil And Debauchery Reign Supreme: Where Is The Voice Of The Church?
Originally appeared on The Olive Branch Report. Copyright© 2014 πίστις When looking at the world around you, what do you see? Do the eyes of your heart really take in what is so prevalent in this world? There is of… Read More ›
Ignoring The Enemy
by Neil Anderson March 30 Colossians 2:6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him There are three ways of responding to the demonic taunts and barbs being thrown at you during your daily… Read More ›
RENEWING YOUR MIND
March 29 Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind If the strongholds in your mind are the result of conditioning, then you can be reconditioned by the renewing… Read More ›
Recognizing Your Stronghold
by Neil Anderson March 28 2 Corinthians 11:3 I am afraid, lest as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds should be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ Hostility is a stronghold…. Read More ›