I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:13
6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
Read MoreNow the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such
Read MoreAnd we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28) Earlier in the week, I was referred to the story about Samson where he ate the honey out of the carcass of the dead lion. This
Read MoreMany of you remain in bondage to something that is not of God…
Read More1I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will
Read MoreNot only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. (Romans 5: 3-5) One of the
Read MoreGo to the ant, you sluggard, and consider her ways and be wise.” (Proverbs 6:6) I love this scripture and have written on it once before. Though ants can be annoying, they are pretty smart. The Bible continues to point out that the ant has no one over it, no captain, overseer, or ruler, but
Read More“It’s is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to His name, O Most High. (Psalm 92:1) Why is it so easy to accept and entertain negative thoughts as opposed to positive ones? Why is it so hard to give thanks to God even in the midst of the storm, as
Read MoreI’ve often heard people say, and I’ve said it myself, “what is God’s will for my life?”. When we say this, we are seeking to know God’s plan for us, what He wants us to do and the direction He wants us to go in. So we set out in prayer, asking God to reveal
Read MoreAnd He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) In our society today, being last in something is not always considered a good thing. It seems to give the impression that the one who comes
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