I Believe…
We “believe” a lot of things, but what if “belief” is more than an idea we agree with?
We “believe” a lot of things, but what if “belief” is more than an idea we agree with?
Fretting isn’t from a friend, and panic isn’t for our pleasure. One thing I knew; God did not want me feeling this way, making mountains out of molehills.
We’re in the world but not of the world. The problem is when the desire of the world lives in us. But the power of the Holy Spirit can change our desires.
Darkness overwhelms me / hide my face, for the night is long / Never losing hope / As I await Your coming dawn. / There – Light breaks forth ahead
Sometimes, when God gives us glimpses of our destinies, He doesn’t give us the whole pictures, but He does give us the grace and strength to walk us into what He has prepared for us.
Is there something, dear friend, that seems a bit quirky, a bit scary, a bit risky? What do you have to lose? Step out and say YES.
Many people who call themselves Christians want nothing to do with God. They simply want His power and blessings in their lives.
To be an effective parent, you must implement 3 things well: Good Theology, Good Strategy, and Good Technique.
He already put in motion for me things on the other side of that for my good. My steps are ordained, and I’m so grateful for His ability to do that.
Though I myself enjoy dressing up, eating my weight in candy, and listening to the “Monster Mash,” I can respect the fact that plenty of people view the holiday as evil.
Defining success in our own terms forces us to look inward. To explore our values, what is fulfilling, and what will leave us with no regrets.
The truth is we are called to extend grace to those who have wronged us. And not just that, but you may be called to even intercede for them. That’s right, you may even be called to pray for them.
He is not made up of parts or of a variety of substances. He is but one essence.
Since we are in a battle, what lessons of war can we learn and apply to our spiritual fight?
Now I was feeding others the same fruit that I knew had enslaved me. I was helpless to stop it, and part of me delighted in it.
Months after the launch of their convenience store chain, Amazon Go, Amazon is busy testing hand scanners for their Whole Foods stores. As this type of technology grows in popularity and becomes more commonplace, is it only making the general population comfortable for what the Bible says is on its way – the mark of the beast?
The disciples were lost, but now, having found Christ, they know their new purpose. They were to create a family and celebrate it.
This is why we are spiritually weak and we cannot discern when a pretty face is lying to us while holding a Bible. It is because we love the wrong things.
If we desire a happier marriage, we have to enlist a bit of Christ-like behavior. We have to try and love more as Jesus does.
I believe in everyone within the church, but young men really need guidance and discipleship. They need spiritual fathers that will train them in the ways of righteousness.
“People may be defined by their past in the eyes of the law, but those with a repentant heart are not defined by their past in the eyes of God.”
How do we break the cycle of feeling like what we have is never enough? Maybe the answer isn’t found in our paychecks; maybe the answer is found in our hearts.
Be steadfast in your secret place, make your own history with God so that, when something tries to shake you, it’s impossible for it to prevail.
For several years after my first loss, October just frustrated me because I didn’t want to be a part of the “sad” events. However, in 2017, after the loss of our second baby, I realized October is important.
