An unexpected problem can send us into panic mode when we see it through our abilities and strengths. But when we give it to God in faith, knowing He hears our prayers and promises to answer, we'll be at peace. But to get the faith we need, we must study the Bible to know God … Continue reading The Panic Mode!
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The Gift of Envy!
Many Christians wish they had the faith of their mentors. They hear of miracles and blessings and crave that kind of faith but don't know how to get it, so they survive each day on the gift of envy. God gave each of us the gift of life through the death and resurrection of His … Continue reading The Gift of Envy!
Doing Good Works!
Believing in Jesus is the beginning of our Christian walk; He has work for us to do. Jesus is our Savior AND our Lord, and He told us to preach the gospel, feed the hungry, help the poor, and cater to the sick—these are all works for the Lord! We do them in faith, knowing … Continue reading Doing Good Works!
If God Said It…
God is not a man who lies; if He said He would do something, He WILL do it! He is God: Eternal, Creator of everything, Almighty, Powerful, Loving, Merciful, and Patient. He's our Lord and Savior, Caretaker, Healer, Provider, and Friend. The Bible is God's Word to us; it does not change. And when we … Continue reading If God Said It…
God is Faithful!
Many of us panic and lose faith in God when trials come because we don't sense His presence as the problem worsens. But we MUST remember that God loves us so much He sent Jesus to sacrifice His earthly life to redeem us and save us from the punishment of sin. We are God's children … Continue reading God is Faithful!
One Drop at a Time
Contrary to modern teaching, faith in God does not just happen when we become Christian. We aren't suddenly filled with faith that moves mountains. God does give each of us enough faith to believe that Jesus is the Savior so we can accept His salvation, but we have to study the Bible daily after that … Continue reading One Drop at a Time
Confidence
Many Christians struggle to"keep the faith" because they don't know God, and their faith is really just a formula that they hope works. Faith is knowing God and putting our trust in Him. To do that, we need to study the Bible, spend time in prayer and worship, and develop a personal relationship with Jesus. … Continue reading Confidence
Walk in His Ways
We are happy when we give our issues to God and know that He'll help us through them and give us His peace while He fights the battles for us. But we can't have faith in God unless we know Him enough to trust Him over the ways of the world. And the only way … Continue reading Walk in His Ways
Who Can Prevent It?
If God said it, then He meant it, and if He told us to stand on His words, then we stand. We might not see the manifestation of our prayer today because it may affect other people or situations that take time, so let's be patient. Regardless of how long we have to stand, we … Continue reading Who Can Prevent It?
Faith Isn’t Magic
Faith is the confidence we have in God; it's understanding who He is and what He has done for us so that we can put our lives into His hands and trust Him. Faith isn't a magic formula; we can only get it by reading the Bible and knowing Him in a very personal way. … Continue reading Faith Isn’t Magic
Grace is not a Right
Grace is a gift from God that He's made available to every person in the world, but it does mean automatic salvation to anyone. Grace allows us to know that we are a sinner, that Jesus is our Savior, and that we must come to Him, repent of our sins, receive Him as our Lord … Continue reading Grace is not a Right
Trusting God
Jesus told us that we would have tribulations in this world, but He also said not to be overwhelmed with them but instead, to put our faith in Him because He has overcome this world. When we give our troubles to Jesus and trust Him to work them out, He gives us His peace along … Continue reading Trusting God
When Jesus is Your Lord
We are born into this world and we are under the rule of this world until we accept Jesus as our Savior who forgives us for the sins that have kept us captive. Once we are free, we belong to Jesus and He becomes our Lord, the One who we answer to and who watches … Continue reading When Jesus is Your Lord
When Our Faith Speaks Out
The best way to know God is to study the Bible and let the words within the pages feed our soul. The more we study, the more real God becomes to us and the greater our faith in Him grows. As He becomes part of our lives, we are able to be who God has … Continue reading When Our Faith Speaks Out
The Gift of Grace
We are so blessed to live in a time of grace when we can call upon Jesus and know that He hears and answers us because His Spirit lives in us. Jesus died for everyone and yet only a few will realize that He is the Savior and that they are sinners and need to … Continue reading The Gift of Grace
Be Still!
We can only live in God's peace when we know Him well enough to put our faith in Him, and that comes from studying the Scriptures and spending time in prayer and worship. This is when God becomes real to us and when our faith in Him grows so that we know who we are … Continue reading Be Still!
Nothing is Impossible
Sometimes in life, we face circumstances that seem impossible to get through and the devil is ready to shove defeat at us. But God is watching over us, His children, and when we come to Him in prayer and ask for His help, He hears and answers our prayers. The world may see our situation … Continue reading Nothing is Impossible
The Blessing of Patience
When we have faith in God, we bring our burdens to Him and trust Him for the answer, and it's waiting for this answer that teaches us to be humble and submissive before Him. During this time, we can praise God for being our Lord and Savior, and for His love and His promises. Our … Continue reading The Blessing of Patience
Pray Without Ceasing
It's hard to find the joy of the Lord when someone you love is ill and suffering, and the hope of healing is being quenched. This is where we, the family of God, step in and pray fervently for those who are suffering and for the families who are enduring their pain. God hears our … Continue reading Pray Without Ceasing
We Walk by Faith
We woke up this morning and it's great to be alive! God has given us this day to praise Him and to be a light in this dark world. We are surrounded by growing unrest and havoc, but we should not be afraid. God is always with us and He will give us the wisdom, … Continue reading We Walk by Faith
Smile, God Loves You! 