“As soon as they started praising, God set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir as they were attacking Judah, and they all ended up dead.” 2 Chronicles 20: 22 Warring is not convenient. It is a tough challenge mixed with lots of uncertainty and threat of […]
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 In the book, “The Hiding Place,” Corrie ten Boom relates an incident that taught her always to be thankful. She and her sister Betsy had […]
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18. We should never get so hungry for more increase, growth, prosperity, healing, and all the goodness of God that we become ungrateful or unthankful. The Bible instructs us to package all […]
“Though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 Next time you sit in a lounge, notice the magazine covers; the well made faces, toned bodies, ads for diets and products that promise that you can look that way too! […]
“For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even […]
“Do not think of yourself more highly than you should.” Romans 12:3 Jesus told this story: ‘Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: “I thank you, God, that […]
“The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.” Psalm 19:8 ‘The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, […]
“Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10 When we can be still in any situation and have our faith and hope in God, we will have peace that surpasses all understanding. When there is darkness and fear all around us, we can still have peace. We can […]
“No one who has a defect.” Leviticus 21:18 To help someone with their unresolved issues, you must first deal with your own. If the medicine you’re offering hasn’t made you whole, you will have no credibility when you try to apply it to the lives of others. Does that mean […]
“Passion for Your house has consumed me.” Psalm 69:9 Are you passionate about God, or merely passive? Let us consider the steps that led to Peter’s denial of Jesus. Step 1: ‘Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, […]
“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11. It’s easy to believe that God has a good plan for our life when things are working out well, but […]
“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results…” James 5:16. The Hebrew word qarah is often used in the Bible to explain God-ordained happenings. The first time qarah is mentioned is in Genesis 24:12, when Abraham sent his servant to get a bride for […]
“For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.” Mark 11:23 Our divine nature places us in […]
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.” James 1:5 Solomon said: ‘Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is […]
“Set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things).’” Colossians 3:2 What’s your biggest challenge right now? Breaking a bad habit or putting a new one in place? Launching a new business or turning an old one around? Recovering from a bad relationship or making […]