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Dining on a Different Kind of Bread
“Only rebel not ye against the Lord, neither fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us.” – Numbers 14:9 When the Israelites were headed into the Promised Land, there were some demon-possessed giants called Anakim. And… Read More ›
Taking Care of Legalities – True Story
No jury sits in this court room. No spectators fill the room. You won’t hear whispers echoing across the isle. The silence is almost deafening. Only four people will be in this trial. At one table, facing the Judge is… Read More ›
How Well Do You Know The Enemy?
Whether Christians like it or not, we are at war. The Bible is very clear about whom our enemy is, and how we ought to protect ourselves from the devil. Skirmishes are fought in the heavenly realm and not just… Read More ›
Jesus Christ: Son of God and God the Son
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son… Read More ›
Jesus Christ: Son of God and God the Son
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son… Read More ›
But He Made Himself of No Reputation
“But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.” – Philippians 2:7 Jesus came in a manger for you and for me. He willingly left the… Read More ›
To Adore Christ Jesus
Psalm 2:12 speaks of “kissing the Son.” This is an example of adoration. But the actual words, adore and adoration, are not found in Scripture. To adore God is to express reverence and homage; worship. Jews demonstrated their adoration for… Read More ›
Let Jesus Lead the Way
“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” – Psalm 31:24 Who knows you better than the One who created you? Who cares more for you than the One Who died for… Read More ›
The Peace Of Christ
Jesus did not enter this world to bring peace. Rather, He came wielding a very sharp sword. In fact, this weapon is so keen and precise that it pierces between soul and spirit. With supernatural power, it discerns our thoughts… Read More ›
Comfort Zone
There is a danger in becoming too comfortable with where we are in life. It is one thing to be content and another thing to stagnate. With our spiritual walk with Christ, we must continue to run our race. We… Read More ›
Jesus: Man, God or Both?
Originally published as Jesus: man or God? 10/28/2012 Have you ever struggled with the idea of whether Jesus was a man or God? Maybe the struggle is simply trying to understand how Jesus could be a man at all? I… Read More ›
God, Death, and Taxes
It is said that the only things that are certain in this life are death and taxes. Taxes are a certainty of course but death is not. Death will come for most but not all. If you are alive and… Read More ›
Eternity
John 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed GregGreg is a strong believer in… Read More ›
Eternity
John 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed GregGreg is a strong believer in… Read More ›
Thanking God
“As a matter of fact, God isn’t asking you to be thankful. He’s asking you to give thanks. There’s a big difference. One response involves emotions, the other your choices, your decisions about a situation, your intent, your step of… Read More ›
Christ's Bondservant
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Christ the Fire of Affliction: the Pathway to Salvation
I was one night just enjoying sitting in front of a fire outside – more like a roaring bonfire with at least eight-foot high flames. I have always liked fires, the safe ones that is. All the colors you see… Read More ›
Peace, Be Still
August 22 “Keep me as the apple of the eye…hide me under the shadow of Thy wings.” – Psalm 17:8 Charles Wesley was walking through the woods on a stormy day when a lightening storm broke out and the rain… Read More ›
Peace, Be Still
August 22 “Keep me as the apple of the eye…hide me under the shadow of Thy wings.” – Psalm 17:8 Charles Wesley was walking through the woods on a stormy day when a lightening storm broke out and the rain… Read More ›
Yearning For God
*Be sure to visit my FB page at https://www.facebook.com/cherylzelenkaauthor “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV) “At night my… Read More ›
The Names Of God
In our twentieth century Western culture, personal names are little more than labels used to distinguish one person from the next. On the other hand, God has many names with many different and wonderful meanings. They define His character, explain… Read More ›
The Sovereignty of God
At some time in life, everyone becomes overwhelmed by life circumstances. Maybe it is a sudden illness or the death of a loved one that catches us off guard. Maybe it is a financial loss, new job, or move. All… Read More ›
Highway of Holiness
“I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfill God’s creational… Read More ›
The Sin Of Pride
“The greatest characteristic of a saint is humility.” ~ Oswald Chambers What is the first RECORDED sin mentioned in the Bible? Many of us might think of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden. Yes, original sin did take… Read More ›
Children Of Light
“Soon we shall be up there with Christ. God did not mean us to be happy without Him, but God would first have us to be witnesses for Him down here, to hold out as much light as we can.”… Read More ›
Heaven Is Not a State of Mind
APRIL 29 “I go to prepare a place for you.” – John 14:2 Do you believe that there is a home in heaven waiting for you? There is! Because Jesus cannot lie. He is Truth incarnate. He always told the… Read More ›
God's Unfolding Plan
To read more devotions by Cheryl Zelenka go to http://facingtrials.com https://www.facebook.com/cherylzelenkaauthor God’s plan for our life is one that continuously unfolds. Minute-by-minute, day-by-day, and step-by-step He guides, all the while unfolding His glorious intentions. His wonderful blueprint for our lives was… Read More ›
Free from Your Critics!
APRIL 27 “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved… Read More ›
When Delays Are a Blessing
APRIL 24 “And therefore will the Lord wait, that He may be gracious unto you.” – Isaiah 30:18 Many times the Lord will deliberately delay that He may be gracious to us. When Lazarus fell sick, his family sent for… Read More ›