Life always has its ups and downs. We will always be going through temptations and trials, (especially in our daily walk with God). But isn’t it great to know that we can give all our troubles to God and let… Read More ›
Trials
Seven Things I Learned When They Told Me I Likely Had Cancer
I don’t have cancer…at least they don’t think so; they want me to get retested in three months to see for sure. But there were a couple of weeks when those who should know said, “Cancer is the most likely… Read More ›
Valley of Detours
Have you ever read the wonderful book by Hannah Hurnard, Hinds Feet In High Places? If not, I highly recommend that you do. The main character, Much Afraid, decides to trust the Good Shepherd and travel to His kingdom, which… Read More ›
The Trial of Your Faith
SEPTEMBER 1 “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” – 1… Read More ›
Peace in the Midst of the Storm
August 5 “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” – Colossians 3:15 In Florida where I was raised, we had a lot of hurricanes…. Read More ›
Fertile Soil For Growth
by Neil Anderson November 10 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith Perhaps the greatest service performed by trials and tribulations in our lives… Read More ›
God's Ministry Of Darkness
by Neil Anderson October 21 2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh What is the point… Read More ›
PERSEVERING TRIBULATIONS
by Neil Anderson September 9 James 1:2, 3 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance There certainly are a lot of distractions, diversions, disappointments, trials, temptations and… Read More ›
Flesh vs. Spirit, part I
“For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please (Galatians 5:17, NAS).” There is… Read More ›
Kingdom Power and Authority, part III
Ephesians 4:3-6 (NAS): Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another… Read More ›
SURVIVING A CRISIS
by Neil Anderson May 10 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… Read More ›
Why Sufferers Become Winners
This guest post is written by Mayrose Cid-Luis, you can learn a little bit about her at the end of this article. Not so long ago, I met a woman, in her early 40s whom I’ll call Chat (not her… Read More ›
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, part III
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, Part III Philippians 1:27 (NAS): “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Ephesians 6:5-8 (NAS): “Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear… Read More ›
Forgiveness and Humility
Matthew 5:25: Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, so that your opponent may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown… Read More ›
Ordinary or Extraordinary??
Think God can’t use a person like you? Think again! You may be thinking “I can never be of any use to God – I’m too old – what use has my life been” – or you may be thinking… Read More ›
Fertile Soil For Growth
By Neil Anderson November 10 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith Perhaps the greatest service performed by trials and tribulations in our… Read More ›
God’s Ministry Of Darkness
By Neil Anderson October 21 2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh What is… 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 ›
The Provisions Of God
“I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.” Psalm 132:15 (NKJV) “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 (ESV) What comfort there… Read More ›
Get Rid Of Your Extra Luggage!
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 (NIV) “Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he… Read More ›
Open Your Eyes To The Wonders & Miracles Of God
“You are the God who performs miracles; You display Your power among the peoples.” Psalm 77:14 (NIV) When we walk through times of adversity, we often have our eyes focused… 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 ›
Fear, Faith, And A Storm
“Meet Your Fears With Faith” – Max Lucado “The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me to… Read More ›
Against All Odds
Amazing and extraordinary things happen to all of us through our journey here on earth; some very good and some very very bad. In January this year I wrote a blog entitled “Consequences”. In that blog I fictionalised a story… 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 ›