I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:13
1I 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
Read MoreFor in this trusted office were four chief gatekeepers; they were Levites. And they had charge over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. 1 Chronicles 9:26 The beginning of Chronicles isn’t everyone’s favorite thing to read because it gives the genealogy of the Israelites. Yet, I felt a nudge to scan
Read MoreBe anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. In the healing process, we must learn how to utilize prayer and the Word of God…the Sword
Read More“Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; (Proverbs 30:24-25) The ant is an amazing creature to watch. They seem to have an endless amount of energy as they go about their work looking for food. When
Read MoreWhenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? (Psalm 56:3-4) Fear is a very powerful and effective weapon in the hands of the wrong people. Through fear, people can be
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