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 ›
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OPEN DIALOGUE WITH YOUR CHILD
by Neil Anderson June 30 Proverbs 25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances All discipline must be based on prior instruction. Make a clear statement of your expectations for a… Read More ›
NO MIDDLE GROUND
by Neil Anderson June 28 Luke 11:23 He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me, scatters The early church included in its public declaration of faith, “I renounce… Read More ›
The Power Of Prayer
Today’s Guest post is written by Sophia Reed, you can learn a little more about Sophia at the end of this article. A common misconception about prayer is that it is a formal ritual that has to take place between… Read More ›
GOD GENTLY GUIDES
by Neil Anderson June 26 Isaiah 30:21 And your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left In a telephone conversation a lady… Read More ›
Circling for a Landing
Do all dogs do this? All the ones I’ve ever had did. They would approach their favorite landing spot…pillow…dog bed…my bed (sigh)…and they would begin the process. They would circle and tramp and circle and tramp and circle and tramp… Read More ›
TEMPTATION’S HOOK
by Neil Anderson June 24 Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Food is the ultimate appetite, since it is necessary for survival. So we eat to live,… Read More ›
THE TRUTH OF CHRIST’S VICTORY
by Neil Anderson June 22 Colossians 2:15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him One of the common objections to the ministry of setting captives… Read More ›
THE SPIRITUAL PERSON
by Neil Anderson June 17 Galatians 5:22, 23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law The spiritual person also has a body,… Read More ›
THE NATURAL PERSON
by Neil Anderson June 16 Ephesians 2:1, 2 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of… Read More ›
A REBELLIOUS GENERATION
by Neil Anderson June 15 1 Samuel 15:23 Rebellion is as the sin of divination, and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry We live in a rebellious generation. Many feel it is their right to sit in… Read More ›
ALREADY ACCEPTED
by Neil Anderson June 13 1 John 1:7 If we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin … Read More ›
FREE FROM THE FEAR OF DEATH
by Neil Anderson June 12 1 Corinthians 15:55 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? Most phobias can be reduced to a fear of man or death. Death looms over many as the ultimate… Read More ›
DOING GOD’S WORK
by Neil Anderson June 11 Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will continually guide you An important concept of God’s will is that God can only guide a moving ship. He is the rudder, but if the ship isn’t under… Read More ›
Betsy Was My First
Betsy was my first. She rolled over me like a hurricane; because she was, well…a hurricane. Did you think something different? Shame. I was a kid living with my family in a mobile home in Biloxi, Mississippi. You can call… Read More ›
IF HE WILLS
by Neil Anderson June 7 John 4:34 My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to accomplish His work I’m sometimes impressed by how much people can accomplish when they believe in themselves…. Read More ›
SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT
by Neil Anderson June 6 1 Kings 3:9 Give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. Discernment is an overlooked spiritual discipline in many churches. But in reality, spiritual… Read More ›
NOT AVAILABLE IN THE SECULAR WORLD
by Neil Anderson June 5 Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts When we boldly and humbly exercise the… Read More ›
A Thought For Today
I found this on the web, interesting thought for today folks… Congratulations but it won’t be long before you start believing in him again. I am an atheist too but half believe in God. He isn’t easy to… Read More ›
POSITIVE BELIEVING
by Neil Anderson June 4 Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen If You Believe You Can, You Can If you think you are beaten–you are. … Read More ›
WHAT WE TREASURE
by Neil Anderson June 1 Matthew 6:19, 20 Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven There are… Read More ›
WAKE UP!
by Neil Anderson May 30 Deuteronomy 18:10-12 There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices witchcraft, or one who interprets omens,… Read More ›
CHOOSING TRUTH
by Neil Anderson May 28 Ephesians 6:14 Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth Persons in bondage are not liberated by what I do as the pastor/counselor, but what they do with my help. It’s… Read More ›
TRUSTING YOUR CHILD
by Neil Anderson May 25 2 Corinthians 7:16 I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you When I was 14 years old my family moved off the farm in Minnesota where I was born. But… Read More ›
RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT
by Neil Anderson May 22 1 John 3:7, 8 The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous; the one who practices sin is of the devil. God’s Word is the basis for righteous judgment. Is… Read More ›
What Is Awesome?
Some words are over used; like, awesome, love among others. That movie was so “awesome” This steak is “awesome” Is that stuff really awesome? I doubt it. From Mirriam Webster: Awesome–: causing feelings of fear and wonder : causing feelings… Read More ›
SATAN’S PRIMARY STRATEGY
by Neil Anderson May 20 Acts 5:3 Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit? Satan’s primary strategy is deception. He will introduce his thoughts and ideas into your mind and deceive you… Read More ›
ONE FEAR-OBJECT
by Neil Anderson May 18 Isaiah 8:13 It is the LORD of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, and He shall be your dread. A severe storm hit the East… Read More ›
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LEADERSHIP
by Neil Anderson May 17 1 Peter 5:2 Shepherd the flock of God among you . . . not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God Our ability to speak with authority stems from… Read More ›
OUR CHILDREN, SATAN’S TARGETS
by Neil Anderson May 16 Deuteronomy 6:6, 7 These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your sons. Christian children and teenagers populating our schools, attending our… Read More ›