“The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day. If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.
The Christian faith has always been characterized by a strong and focused sense of future, with belief … ➡
One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28
Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … ➡
Paul shows us that complaining actually gives place to the enemy in our lives because he thrives in an atmosphere of complaining. The Bible also shows us that we as believers should focus and meditate on the “good” and “praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). Complaining, called murmuring in the King James, … ➡
Imagine you’re in a battle, surrounded by hatred, violence and every type of evil imaginable. You’ve been in this battle for years, you’re in it now and there’s no end in site. All the sudden (in the middle of the battlefield), 20′ tall angels appear to surround you along … ➡
Heavenly Father,
I praise You that You are always in control and I pray that You will show us the power of prayer. Father please breathe hope into our marriage, showing us and speaking to us that You can heal, restore and rebuild our covenant before You. Lord, we … ➡
The passing of a loved one is often a devastating and life-altering event. It conjures emotions from deep within that often prompts thoughts such as “It’s not supposed to be like this … One minute my life was ‘normal’ and it has now become unbearable …” As this new … ➡
God wants a heart of repentance and a fruitful life.
Galatians 5:22:
… ➡“But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to
All it takes is a pebble to start a landslide or an echo to start an avalanche. The Holy Spirit doesn’t need much to work inside of us. Just keep surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and persevering through the trials. We all stumble but He’s there to pick us … ➡
To lead a joyful and peaceful Christian life, it’s imperative that we let God preside over situations that are beyond your control. Worry and trust do not coexist. When we invite worry in the front door of our lives, our faith will inevitably depart through the back. So we … ➡
Heavenly Father,
This is our prayer for the lost. We ask that You continue rescuing unbelievers from the domain of darkness and to continue bringing them to the cross of Jesus. You alone can draw and enable them. Please send Your Holy Spirit with power to convict them of … ➡
Is the drinking of wine and other alcohol sinful pleasure, or a healthful life-improving habit? We saw that Christ approved of drinking wine. His actions and words set the example by which Christians are to live their lives.
Ecclesiastes 9:7 states “Drink your wine with a merry heart.” Psalm … ➡
Jesus brings His Sermon on the Mount to a close with some warnings concerning the difference between true and false discipleship. There are two distinguishing characteristics given here regarding the road that “leads to life”: it’s “narrow” and only a few find it. It’s narrow in that it … ➡
A good way to determine how steadfast your faith in Christ is, and how completely you have given your life over to the leading of God’s Holy Spirit, is to consider the joyous message we are given in Galatians 5:22 – 25:
But the fruit of the Spirit is … ➡
Early for a lunch appointment, I was enjoying the quietness of my commute despite the bumper-to-bumper traffic. Suddenly, the ringing of my cell phone broke the silence. I answered it and heard my mother’s voice say, “I’ve been waving to you for the past 5 minutes! You must be … ➡
Heavenly Father,
As our Protector and Guide, You are the greatest Friend and Joy we have! To be able to come to You in prayer like this is the most beautiful part of our lives! Father, You know what I am facing and the reasons why these doors and … ➡
Heavenly Father,
Please protect us with the shield of your strength and keep us safe from all fear, evil and harm. In 2 Timothy 1:7, we are told, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” May the power … ➡
Heavenly Father,
I praise You as the God of all comfort and patience and the Father of all mercy. Please impart your wisdom within us so that we willingly and lovingly begins to lay our lives at Your feet. Please be merciful to us and fill us with the … ➡
Early in my walk, I met with a local minister seeking understanding and guidance throughout a difficult time of my life. At this point, I had met or conversed with several other ministers, pastor counselors and individuals … all of whom offered their sincerest insights, advice, analogies and blessings. … ➡
I’ve had many bouts with pervasive feelings of loss, despair, hollow faith. The irony I’ve found, however, is that perhaps the best opportunity to develop personal accountability is when we’re unaware of its necessity. Unfortunately, when the need for accountability is upon us, there are many who do not … ➡
If you or anyone close to you is currently involved in a personal relationship that is in turmoil, I would like to offer the following as an out of the box, and most importantly, a Godly perspective to approaching and resolving these difficult times in our lives and to … ➡
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