By Neil Anderson September 7 James 1:19, 20 Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God Another unhealthy way to respond to emotions… Read More ›
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Godly Relationships: Do You Have A Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy?
“And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus” Acts 4:36 (NKJV) “The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given… Read More ›
SUPPRESSION OF EMOTIONS
By Neil Anderson September 6 Psalm 32:3 NIV When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long Suppression of emotions is a conscious denial of feelings (repression is an un conscious denial). Those who suppress… Read More ›
GOD’S INDICATORS
by Neil Anderson September 5 Proverbs 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life I played sports as a young man and I have the scars on my knees to prove it…. Read More ›
LIFE ON THE CUTTING EDGE
By Neil Anderson September 4 Hebrews 11:33, 34 . . . Who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness… Read More ›
MANAGING OUR PROBLEMS
By Neil Anderson September 3 1 Timothy 3:4 [An overseer] must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity A pastor friend of mind came face-to-face with a parent’s worst fear: His… Read More ›
OUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
By Neil Anderson September 2 Ecclesiastes 8:5, 6 NIV The wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter I had dear friends who were being used by the… Read More ›
Jesus Wept
“Jesus wept” John 11:35 (NKJV) “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NIV) Randy Alcorn, in his book called “Heaven,” believes that animals will be present in the Kingdom of… Read More ›
Make God’s Desires Your Own
“A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.” Proverbs 13:19 (NKJV) “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you… Read More ›
The Love Of God Includes Pruning
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:1-2 (NKJV)… Read More ›
Blessed Are Those Who Trust In God
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10 (NKJV) “I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my… Read More ›
The Word of the Lord
Originally appeared on Vine of Life News 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ… Read More ›
We Don't Know What Tomorrow Holds
“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 paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV “Look, all you who kindle a fire, who encircle yourselves with… Read More ›
Why does this Scientist Believe in God???
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obEBR5MbhNU&w=640&h=360] GregGreg is a strong believer in Jesus Christ and in the need for revival in today’s Church. He likes reading, writing, music, and spending time with his family and his dog Roxie. By day he is a self-employed non-emergency… Read More ›
Children of God…We are
Children of God… We have been redeemed by His blood… Great is the love the Father has given us… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6jO7xhU_Pw&w=853&h=480] GregGreg is a strong believer in Jesus Christ and in the need for revival in today’s Church. He likes reading,… Read More ›
A Prayer for the Overwhelmed
A Prayer for those feeling OVERWHELMED: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NKJV) Abba Father, You are my Lord and Provider, a shelter from the storms of life. The trials I am encountering right… Read More ›
Crossed Paths and Godly Friends
LOL…. I love it when a dog smiles! Their unconditional love and absolute acceptance is so encouraging and heart warming. We really should stop using our eyes to judge people. This chick and dog are an odd couple but then,… Read More ›
In Praise of our Father When Times are Hard
How is your day going today? Good, ok, maybe just plain bad? It is easy to praise God when all is well, no problem to lift up your voice and worship. How about when your day is awful? How about… Read More ›
Trials Are The Soil In Which Faith Grows
“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” 1 Peter 5:10 (NKJV) Storms, Struggles, Difficulties, Hardships, Ordeals, Traumas, Sorrows,… Read More ›
Obeying God When It Makes No Sense
Originally posted on Vine of Life News by Lyn Leahz ©By Lyn Leahz | 7-20-2013 When Noah was building the ark, no one had ever seen or heard of rain. The earth was watered from a mist that came up… Read More ›
There Is Power In His Name
“No one is like you, Lord; You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.” Jeremiah 10:6 (NKJV) In our twentieth century Western culture, personal names are little more than labels used to distinguish one person from another…. Read More ›
A Love Letter For My Father
Originally posted on Vine of Life News by Lyn Leahz “Why do you complain, Ya’akov; why do you say, Isra’el, “My way is hidden from Adonai, my rights are ignored by my God”? Haven’t you known, haven’t you heard that… Read More ›
I Will Praise YOU in this Storm…
I will praise You in this storm… For You are who You are… No matter where I am… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGPS8sa-bRQ&w=480&h=360] GregGreg is a strong believer in Jesus Christ and in the need for revival in today’s Church. He likes reading, writing,… Read More ›
Winter: A Spiritual Season
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (NKjV) When my spiritual… Read More ›
Hold Me Jesus
Hold Me Jesus by Rich Mullins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gBGGX3yvMo There are times when weariness steps in and tries to keep us down. Hopelessness adds to fatigue and gives depression new muscles. It is at these moments when we need to cry out… Read More ›
Go!
“Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.” Jeremiah 42:3 (NIV) “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city,… Read More ›
What Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Stronger
Dear Ones, This story is NOT too good to be true. We serve a God of miracles and hope. I pray we all step out in faith when we hear God’s call to pray and act! cherylz1961
A Warning in the Spirit…Take Heed or Perish
©Copyright πίστις 2013 Originally published on Vine Of Life News Our time is short, more so than many understand. The Church of today is asleep, refusing to acknowledge the grave danger on the very near horizon. Many in the… Read More ›
Do You Want To Fall Head Over Heals In Love Today?
Lyn Leahz ©2012 Sadness and loneliness weighed heavy on my heart that evening a few years ago as I sat on the edge of my bed talking with the Father about some things that were on my mind. It was… Read More ›
Rejoice, Give God Thanks, & Let Go!
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.” Psalm 28:7 (NKJV) Happy Fourth of July!! We have so much to… Read More ›