By Neil Anderson September 12 Genesis 3:4, 5 The serpent said . . . “you will be like God, knowing good and evil” Adam was the first to be tempted by the notion that he could “be like God” (Genesis… Read More ›
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THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH
By Neil Anderson September 11 John 16:13 When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth It’s not hard to know the truth if You are the truth, and speaking with authority would come… Read More ›
ACKNOWLEDGING YOUR EMOTIONS
By Neil Anderson September 8 Psalm 109:26, 30 Help me, O LORD my God. . . . With my mouth I will give thanks abundantly to the LORD Nancy was a college student with an inability to express the anger… Read More ›
INDISCRIMINATE EXPRESSION OF EMOTIONS
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
LIVING IN HARMONY
By Neil Anderson September 1 Romans 8:38, 39 I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be… Read More ›
HEARING VOICES
By Neil Anderson August 8 ICB NOTE: This post is unintentionally misleading in a small but important way. The author is NOT suggesting any and all voices in ones head are demonic, but rather that any voice which does not… 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 ›
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 ›
For Your Glory….
For Your glory Lord, for Your glory… It is You that lives in me… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWyhdOIxiTI&w=640&h=480] 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… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Pray For Revival
“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 (NKJV) We need to pray for our President and the entire United States! Pray for… Read More ›
Are YOU committing idolatry in your walk with Christ?
©2013 πίστις Originally appeared on Vine of life News I do not write this article as an attempt to denigrate those who are Catholic. It is not my intention to insult anyone in any way. I personally know people who… Read More ›
The Absolute Necessity of REAL Worship
I have written much on this topic, worship and its proper form and function. I guess it would be fair to say that worship not given its proper place really annoys me…it should upset you as well. In the first… Read More ›
A Plague of Flies of Biblical Proportions (Sort Of)
A Plague of Flies of Biblical Proportions (Sort Of) Ah Friday. Friday is writing day around here, and it’s Friday at last. Friday is the one day of the week everyone is supposed to leave me alone, to write. So… Read More ›
My Mum's amazing message
I was the most fortunate of kids! I was brought up with a Mum and Dad who loved God. Being the youngest of five, (I had twin sisters but sadly one died of TB when she was only one year… Read More ›
Love Like Jesus–A Storm and a Wedding: Mark 4:37-39
A Storm Hits a Wedding Ceremony I went to this wedding once where the person who took charge of planning the wedding had a beautiful vision for it. It was going to happen outside and it was going to be… Read More ›
SURVIVING A CRISIS
By Neil Anderson Luke 11:17 A house divided against itself falls Satan’s strategy is to use a problem situation to put you and your spouse at odds with each other. Jesus said, “A house divided against itself falls” (Luke… Read More ›
Hating on people is pointless…
Today’s guest post is by Yaw Ansong Jr You can learn more about him at the end of this article. In the coming days visit Yaw Ansong Jr’s new site launching soon! Hating on people is pointless… …because God is… Read More ›
We Are Known By Our Fruit
“Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers.” Luke 6:44 (NIV) “Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit… 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… Read More ›
Call My Name
Call My name, I will be right here waiting. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu0g5Y4uxww?rel=0] 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… Read More ›
Mysteries; Great and small
WOW! Mysteries – I love em!! – Well sometimes anyway – I must admit that the mysteries of the computer make me frustrated, angry and despairing!! But other mysteries well that’s another matter; the mystery of creation; the universe; the… Read More ›