I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:13
1. Wear Your Battle Gear 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the
Read More“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear…” (Psalm 10:17) The word “prepare” means to get ready, or to put oneself in readiness. It also means to assemble, brace or strengthen. In my years of working in disaster services, emergency preparedness was
Read MoreRecently we went to Kentucky with friends to visit the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. The Ark Encounter is a huge replica of Noah’s Ark which shows how things could have been laid out in the ark from the caging of animals, to the storage of food, to how Noah and his family lived. The
Read MoreWe all have a past. We’ve either done wrong in our past or have been hurt by someone in the past. At just the right time that past can come up and bite us when we least expect it causing pain, anger or sadness. We might see or hear something that triggers us and reminds
Read MoreTrust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6) It’s easy to get ourselves worked up when difficulties and problems arise. Our minds can play out scenarios like a TV show.
Read MoreStand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1 NKJV) Whenever I read Scripture, I like to compare the translations of the Bible to see various wording of the scripture. It can sometimes give a better understanding of
Read More“and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” (Ephesians 6:15) We know that wearing the shoes of the gospel of peace is for our benefit to have peace in troubling times, but what about the troubling times of others when drawn into their situations? Sometimes wearing the shoes
Read MoreDo You Have True Contentment? Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2) Welcome to another New Year and with it comes an abundance of
Read MoreWaiting On God My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. (Psalm 62:5) I never used to be a patient person, and it was something God had to work with me on. If there was a problem, I wanted it resolved right now. If I had decided to work on
Read MoreStand firm, and you will win life. (Luke 21:19 NIV) In today’s verse, Jesus was telling his disciples what to look for in the end times. He was telling them that there will come a time when people will be seized, persecuted and handed over to the synagogues and put into prison. They will
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