I’m not sure who came up with the concept that following Christ would be a cake walk. It’s false ideology. We have been hoodwinked! In our referenced scripture Jesus plainly speaks of the challenges we would face as disciples, disciplined followers of Christ.
Read more..There will be times when I won't understand God’s ways, but that doesn't mean the Bible isn’t true. These times only reveal my limited understanding of God’s ways.
Read more..Why is thanksgiving so important? It acknowledges God in the situation. When things go wrong the last thing we want to do is give thanks. But it’s the most beneficial. Thanksgiving prepares the way for God’s salvation to come in.
Read more..It is not always easy to understand the will of our Father, but it is imperative that we choose to follow His lead. I have come to understand that He knows best. We don't have to know all the details. It is up to us to TRUST His heart concerning us.
Read more..God sent his Son to be a woman's son. He emptied his home so he could send a redeemer to our home. He did it so we could be his children -
Read more..Knowing the right word at the right time is a great gift. But even the best of speakers has to admit that the best of his or her words are not nearly as good as those the Spirit gives.
Read more..If you’re feeling stuck and can’t even get a glimpse of a different tomorrow, these verses are for you. 6 Scripture Verses for When You Feel Stuck
Read more..Is there someone who has caused you great pain in your life? Do you find it impossible to pray for your enemy?
Read more..“Lock your door and don’t go out alone!” Most of us will have gotten this advice from some caring person,. The tactic God gives for safety is to run to him.
Read more..“O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me...” Psalm 7:1
Read more..What costly thing am I giving to God who has given me EVERYTHING?
Read more..Unhappiness on earth cultivates a hunger for heaven. By gracing us with a deep dissatisfaction, God holds our attention.
Read more..To confess sin means 'to agree with God' about it, to have His view toward it. With that kind of honest confession and determination to turn from the sin comes the incredible flood of forgiveness:
Read more..Whatever situations we are in, we need to be joyfully open to His rainbows so we may see the fulfilling of His Covenant in every part of creation.
Read more.."Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall" Proverbs 16:18 Pride... is the root of almost every sin. Why is pride so destructive?
Read more..Even when situations seem overwhelming, believers can trust that our sovereign Lord knows all, is in control, and lovingly works everything for His children's good.
Read more..Have you ever played Hide and Seek with a two-year-old?
Read more..“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord," Colossians 3:23
Read more..An isolated feeling of loneliness crept into her soul. Did God even understand? Doubts of her belief in God’s love began to crowd her thinking.
Read more..How Christ Modeled Humility. Although humility is not highly valued in our society, it’s essential in the Christian life. And the one who set the pattern for it is Jesus Himself.
Read more..I just don't see God as doling out ease and contentment. His business lies more in the areas of refining and shaping us to conform more to the image of Christ, and none of that comes easy.
Read more..“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah29:11 (NLT)
Read more..Distortion is subtle. It’s much the same with our hearts. Jagged edges pop up of resentment, anger, negativity, self-pity and any number of little things we rationalize away.
Read more..I finally believed my freedom of choice left me free not to sin. I did not have to sin; I could choose not to sin. I am free from sin, not free from temptation
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