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God’s Presence in Suffering
The book of Job is not only a witness to the dignity of suffering and God's presence in our suffering, but it's also our primary biblical protest against religion that has been reduced to explanations or "answers." Many of the
Ever wonder why God uses Little People?
At the center of the Bible is the reality that, in God’s economy, it is not the wealthy, the attractive, the influential or powerful who are welcomed into heaven and are used by Him. No, it is the least likely;
Are Strongholds Holding YOU Hostage?
Does one prevailing problem stalk your life? Where does Satan have a hook in you? Some are prone to cheat. Others are quick to doubt. Maybe you worry. Yes, everyone worries some — but you own the national distributorship of
God has given you a coach-The Holy Spirit!
Often times when you are going through difficult times, it can seem like you are all alone with no one to help you and no one to guide you. But things are not always what they seem. Even when there
9 Things to remember When You Feel Like a Failure!
Sometimes it is real, other times it's imagined, but the feeling of failure is acute. Disappointment in one's self is heart breaking and soul damaging. Paralyzing to the very core. But as the saying goes, failure is not fatal. Nor
Want to Know if it is Really God talking to you?
God is a loving Father who loves to communicate with His children. The Bible says that God's voice roars like thunder. At the same time, His voice is as gentle as a whisper. Whatever voice He uses to speak to
Being a “Tool” for God!
So… in conversation recently, one of my closest friends called me a “tool.” But before you get all offended for me, let me clarify. My friend wasn’t referring to the slang term that’s used to describe someone who’s particularly nasty
God Does Want You To Win, But Not with wrong Spiritual Ends!
Spiritual ends are never achieved by carnal means. Back in Egypt, as you may recall, Moses had "looked this way and that," then murdered an Egyptian and buried him with sand. As we have already noted, Moses may have thought
“Are You Praying In Your Closet”?
One of the most difficult, but most important, things to learn to do is to “pray in your closet.” By that I mean to do good deeds, accomplish things, and serve others without having to draw a big crowd. When
Are Your Troubles Because of Your High Calling?
Many professions draw public attention like warm watermelon draws flies. Those who practice them are constantly in the news. If it isn't the money they make, it's the company they keep or the trends they set or the controversy they
Did You Know God Picks who goes with You?
When we hear the Holy Father speak to us about the Christian life being a pilgrimage, he is telling us that life is not only about getting someplace quickly, rather it is about who is with you on the road,
Are You Living For an audience of one or Every 1 Else?
This new year has not started in the usual way for me – or in a way I would have chosen. I usually love the first week the kids are back at school; after the busyness, the time out of
Use Travail to birth your miracle this Christmas!
As of right now, depending upon where you are in the world, there are 5 more days before Christmas and 11 more days in this year, the clock is ticking. We've been speaking to you about finishing your 2015 strong
MayBe You Need A Set of Blinders!
Blinders are leather or plastic cups that are placed on either side of a racing horse’s eyes. They prevent him from seeing what is behind him, and sometimes from seeing what is on either side of him. They allow the