I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:13
“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 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 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 MoreDear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
Read MoreWe go through many trials and tribulations in our lives. Sometimes so many we wonder what we’ve done wrong to have to keep going through so much. Others may even wonder what we’ve done wrong. But once we understand our trials and problems, we will get a better view of the “why”…
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