Have you ever noticed how some “Christians” seem to continuously struggle throughout life while others just glide through without any issues? Maybe it’s because some have more faith than others. Perhaps it’s because the others fail the tests of faith and so have to repeat the lessons. Regardless, it seems that our prosperity is all dependent … Continue reading When Our Faith is Tested
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Do What You Can do First? Wrong!
We've all heard the expression, "Do what you can do and let God do the rest." Some think that as mature people they should try to deal with their issues and then when all else fails, go to God for help. They think God is pleased with them for trying to solve it themselves. But... this whole way of … Continue reading Do What You Can do First? Wrong!
The Anguish of Disability
Many people suffer from disabilities and some don't realize that their hidden anguish keeps them in a state of resentment. They take great offense to remarks or suggestions given to them as they try to cover the pain and embarrassment of needing help. They don't see someone offering their hand as a deed of kindness, but as … Continue reading The Anguish of Disability
God is Not Deaf
As Christians, we take our concerns to God in prayer and many of us make it a daily routine as we bring the same situation to God day after day. Our first prayer begins with humility and reverence, but by the millionth prayer for the same issue we wonder if God is even listening to … Continue reading God is Not Deaf
Stop! And Wait
Many Christians cry out to Jesus for help or go to other Christians to get advice on how to deal with issues and trials that have come against them. And this is a good thing because the Christian family should always help each other in every way possible. Unfortunately, not all Christians heed to the help … Continue reading Stop! And Wait
What to do When Fear Grips You
Most of us have a built-in instinct to run away from something that’s chasing us. We don’t need to ponder the question over in our mind or get on our knees and ask God what to do. We know what to do. Run! But when something happens that fills us with an overwhelming fear and … Continue reading What to do When Fear Grips You
How to Overcome Fear
Fear is one of the greatest of oppressions that is tormenting Christians and non-Christians across the globe. It’s the cause of many health issues, emotional traumas and mental depressions, and many of us live defeated lives with stifled hopes because of this hidden and destructive sense. It’s time we learned to overcome fear and to … Continue reading How to Overcome Fear
When Faith and Trust Come Together
When we're standing in faith and believing God for something, the one virtue we need is Trust! As we go through life, we develop our relationship with the Lord and we build our faith in Him. But somehow, many of us face that one life and death situation where the world can't give us the victory … Continue reading When Faith and Trust Come Together
Faith Works!
It's so easy for your faith to waiver when the odds against you are overpowering and the hope in those around you begins to diminish. It's easy to give in and lose the victory when your eyes of hope shift from God to man. Faith is trusting God against all the odds and regardless of … Continue reading Faith Works!
