January 17, 2019
The Dungeon of Bitterness
Bitterness is its own prison. The sides are slippery with resentment. The dungeon, deep and dark, is beckoning you to enter . . . You can, you know. You’ve experienced enough hurt .
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January 15, 2019
Faith Over Fear
Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me having dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age; all I knew was fear. I didn’t know that peace belonged to me.
Read more..January 14, 2019
A Blessing So Great
I began to tithe as a new Christian when I was made aware of the scriptural principle that everything belongs to God and we are only stewards during our brief time here on earth. Actually a tithe is the Old Testament concept and according to the New Testament concept every believer has the privilege of laying up treasures in heaven far beyond the amount of the tithe. There is a law of sowing and reaping: The more you sow, the more you reap.
Read more..January 14, 2019
Joyful Generosity
Give generously, as you feel led! Whether you have an abundance or are living paycheck to paycheck, you can give joyfully and generously.
Read more..January 12, 2019
Peeking into God’s Mind
Not only can we think about God, but he thinks about us! David seems almost overwhelmed by the concept of God’s unwavering attention being focused on his children. He describes God’s thoughts as not merely cerebral; they are precious.
Read more..January 9, 2019
What’s Your Focus?
Perhaps, instead of focusing on how we should change, we need to shift our focus to the Cross. Not rely on our own strength, or even ask God to give us strength, but for Him to be our strength. May we choose to be other-orientated and open to being used to His glory.
Read more..January 6, 2019
Don’t Think About it
As the New Year begins, people make resolutions. "Sow a thought and you reap an act. Sow an act and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny." Some decisions lead to amazing destinies!
Read more..January 6, 2019
New Isn’t Always Comfortable
It is right and good to ask for God’s new things, but are we ready for the sacrifices that may accompany the blessing? Does commitment accompany the request?
Read more..January 3, 2019
Are You Ready for Something New?
Will you pray this prayer for radical consecration? "Jesus, make me holy. Work in me Your redemption from all iniquity (wickedness) and purify (sanctify and cleanse) me for Yourself for Your own possession, zealous for good deeds, doing what is good and right (Titus 2:14). Cleanse me and free me of lawlessness, so that I will be eager to please you."
Read more..January 2, 2019
God Answers Prayer
Dear one, don’t give up. Pray! The Bible says, "This is the confidence which we have before Him: that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” 1 John 5:14 God will hear you - And He will answer too.
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