Blessed are Those Who Mourn
God purposes to bring healing and redemption to those in need, especially those who are poor or mourning.
God purposes to bring healing and redemption to those in need, especially those who are poor or mourning.
To display His love may lead others to repentance for sin they have committed.
If our Lord’s enemies watched Him closely, His enemies today also watch us closely.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Isaiah 25-30.
I believe our Lord cares for the poor in all aspects of their life whether it be physical or spiritual.
If we examine our thoughts and ways and ask God to help us, He will.
We can remain calm where others may panic.
God’s heart is yearning for whole-hearted passion and dedication.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Isaiah 19-24.
Men’s fellowship is an important oasis of maleness where men can encourage one another.
He delights in opening up portals of blessings as we embrace walking in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.
God’s work within our lives is always on time and to great effect, on believers and unbelievers alike.
Wisdom is worth more than all that money or gold can buy.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Isaiah 13-18.
Believing God will hear and answer, and His peace will lighten our burden.
God is leading us to see the rewards of obedience.
Only the sight of God’s hand at work and the recognition of it will open up the window of the soul.
Those who find wisdom find life and blessing.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Isaiah 7-12.
David was chosen by the Divine weighing of his heart for the things of God.
However long we live, it is a gift of God for faithfulness, and that we may live with purpose – serving Him.
David responded positively with the weapons he had, in full confidence of God who enabled him.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Isaiah 1-6.
By the deliberate choice of God’s grace, He has made a way for us to be saved from our sin.
We have a more effective weapon at our disposal against those who attack us – prayer!
David’s victory and that of the Israelite army were not won by any great military strength or tactics, the battle belonged to God.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Song of Solomon 1-8.
Our enemies may not see much as we stand before them, but He has clothed us in Holy armor.
In this episode of Coffee and Prayer, we talk about remembering the word of God, restoration, confession, running back to what God rescued us from, and much more.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Ecclesiastes 7-12.
I have been fond of the writings of A.W. Tozer for some years,.
There are no holidays or retirement from sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with lost souls.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Ecclesiastes 1-6.
His grace and glory are eternally linked and shown to those who love His Son Jesus Christ.
In this episode of Coffee and Prayer, we talk about fasting and prayer, what you can accomplish collectively, opposition, uplifting others versus oppressing them, and staying in your lane.
Being in the depths of trouble very often we can do nothing for ourselves.
Our faith anchored in Him holds us steady and makes our prayers more effective in His hands.
Those who follow wisdom add beauty and honor to their lives.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 38-42.
What an awesome greeting the angel of the Lord had for young Gideon at the threshing floor.
In today’s episode of Coffee and Prayer our devotions are found in Ezra chapter 1-10. We talk about God‘s willingness to restore, resistance, giving up, favor from God, and much more.
Being prudent and disciplined will pave the way for our future.
The whole business from our redemption to our going Home is achieved by God’s mercy bestowed upon us.
God delights for our path in life to be secure.
As children of God our Father, we have authority to speak His Word into the lives of the lost that we meet.
In this episode of Coffee and Prayer, we talk about not being too far gone, the consequences of your actions, hating sin and hungering for God, reformation, and paying attention to the warning signs.
The Word of God always touches someone somewhere.
God is calling His children to not play the harlot with the temptations of this evil world.
We must be in Him to be fed that we may bear fruit of the Vine.
In this episode of Coffee and Prayer, we talk about breaking chains, generosity, humility, finishing well, life, goals, and the condition of our hearts, plus much much more.
There is no greater reassurance than feeling safe, particularly in the company of a strong protector.
The witness of a child of God in a godless world is an uncomfortable experience for those who reject God.
He is my comfort and peace in these times of need; a Heavenly balm for my soul.
We talk about responding to correction. Standing on his promises. Dealing with fear. Praising God through the pain. Wicked influence. Running back to what God rescued you from and much, much more!
Jacob had come prayerfully to seek God’s guidance and assurance in his decision.
If we serve God with our little, He will increase our humble offering and bless us richly.
Jesus had a reputation for befriending the friendless in society, often the most despised and rejected.
In this episode of Coffee & Prayer our devotions are found in 2 Chronicles chapter 3-12.
I had been convicted of how much time I had wasted in reading novels.
Yesterday may have been hard but God has blessed me again.
God is Almighty and that nothing is beyond His ability.
In this episode of Coffee and Prayer our devotions are found in Mark chapter 12-16, First Chronicles chapter 27-29 and Second Chronicles chapters 1 & 2.
God cast His plan as a fisherman casts a net; they both fish for a specific catch but often catch other fish too.
Give your Father God all credit for your blessings great and small.
Deserted and forgotten by men, but covered by Father God’s love that never forgets.
We talk about setting up our kids up for success and following tradition over God. We touch on a lot of topics from both New Testament and Old.
David expected to be blessed by God’s goodness in his lifetime as well as in eternity.
Weariness can keep us from diligently seeking Him and even awaiting answers for our own prayer needs.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 32-37.
The situation with enemies of God’s people has not changed down the generations.
Thorns represent challenges that we are called to overcome.
If it’s God’s Word and God’s desire, your promise given will not turn up empty.
If we follow Him He will guide us away from the darkness.
We must walk by faith knowing that we are overcomers because Jesus already overcame.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 26-31.
Just to sit next to Jesus, what an experience that would be.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 21-25.
David is seeking deliverance from his enemies, as we do too in our daily walk with God.
God is not only getting us ready, but He is also getting something ready for us.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 19 and 20.
God protects His own and lifts them beyond the reach of their persecutors.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 17 and 18.
Sometimes God will ask us to do things that to us don’t make sense or are downright scary.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 15 and 16.
He saves us not in any random place, but in His personal space.
In life as God’s people we are often challenged by those in authority demanding our obedience.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 13 and 14.
If you want to live with God you need to actively show your love for Him.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 11 and 12.
Noah prayed and waited patiently, trusting God.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 9 and 10.
I do not fear death because I know that I am in my Father God’s hands.
In our humanity we cannot comprehend His love for us amidst our fallen state.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 7 and 8.
When it was time to leave I was rejuvenated and ready to recommence my service of the Lord.
Being face-to-face with someone is a very personal thing.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 5 and 6.
The rainbow placed in the sky by God is a reminder of this covenant between God and the whole of His Creation.
Prayer to our Father can be silent too, from the heart or even through tears – He hears them all.
Today’s Bible Study with Andrew F Carter starts in Job 3 and 4.