Category Archives: God
Depressed or Discouraged? God’s Interior Design may be at work!
If you’re not at peace with your inner-self, God is happy to tenderly and skillfully remodel and re-decorate your interior life. When you employ Jesus as your Designer, when you listen to what He has to say and do it,
Draw Near To God…Let Him Draw Near To YOU!
In the Old Testament, we read about the tabernacle that God had his people build. This large tent-like structure was the physical reminder of God's presence with his people. Later that tabernacle was replaced with a temple, which served the
Maybe Simple Obedience is missing!
Heeding God’s Word is more critical than fighting God’s war. Indeed, heeding God’s Word is fighting God’s war. Conquest happens as the covenant is honored. Do you want the abundant life that Jesus promised (John 10:10)? Obey God’s commands! What’s
When Things Look Hopeless Turn To God!
Elisha promised a son to a childless woman; he proclaimed this miracle and it came to pass exactly as he had predicted. But a few years later, tragedy struck. The little boy died. In her darkest moment, this mother, smitten
Did you know God has A design For You?
The Bible tells us that all of us are designed by God to be able to do good works. All who are in Christ are given the purpose of glorifying God and are commissioned to preach the Gospel to all
Still Waiting on Your New? Super-Size Your Prayers!
How big is too big? How much is too much? Is there a limit to what I can ask of God? Evidently, not. It’s as if God dares me, “Go ahead, push my limits. There are none! Do you want
Live Simply in Your November!
The call to live simply and with contentment is not easy. I am not there, but I’m trying. But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
The Enemy Might Be Relentless and Strong, But God Is Stronger!
How long is God’s reach? It is further than your enemy’s. The battles we engage in, the Bible tells us, are not related to flesh and blood, that is, human beings; we are rather engaged in combat with fallen angels
Once God Rewires YOU, Live A Fully Engaged Life!
One of the biggest challenges we face is to stay fully engaged in life. That means living life with gusto. When we are fully engaged, if we cook a meal, we prepare something interesting. We don’t just grab a can
As You Get Rewired, Keep the Power Supply Open!
The Holy Spirit is not enthusiasm, compassion, or bravado! He might stimulate such emotions, but he himself is a person. He determines itineraries (Acts 16:6), distributes spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:7-11), and comforts (John 16:7 KJV). Jesus promised the following
Four Great Needs Only God Can Fulfill
Everyone has human needs that go beyond the physical. If we have food, water, and shelter, we can survive. But to truly thrive, there are spiritual and emotional needs that we all have. We all strive to find ways to
Can YOU Trust God enough to be tossed?
Swimming at the Gretna pool is a fine way to while away a Sunday afternoon — especially when you’re wading in the water with church friends and church kids. I was minding my own business in the shallow end when
The Fullness of His Power!
While reading a few passages from the book of Philippians recently, my eyes were fixed on the seventh verse of chapter two (Philippians 2:7). I’ve read many Bible translations of this passage, but this one included the words, “emptied Himself”
Your Right Times Will Come…eventually!
Did you know that There is a natural flow to all of life, nature and the universe? A flower blossoms, but only when it is ready. A child starts to walk at the right time. Love is fulfilled
