Giving out of the heart

Many today follow the principle of giving 10% of their income to the Church. This requirement was under the old covenant of the law. Nowhere in the New Testament does God demand us to give 10% of our income. However, we do see blessings that come from giving. “Bring all...
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He will never leave you

Have you ever been so attacked or under pressure that you believe all have forsaken you? I have. The enemy can twist the picture and deceive. We must be grounded in God’s word and hold onto His precious promises.“….For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake...
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Take Heart

“Be Strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24 It is hard to muster the strength to move forward when you are suffering.  God tells us to be strong and courageous in Him.  He is telling us we must prevail.   The opposite of courage is fear.  Fear zaps the...
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Obedience

Obedience is the difference between curses and blessings. “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.” Romans 5:19

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Hurt will come

Hurt will come. How you respond to the pain is critical. A heart leaning toward God will invite Him into the situation to work it out. Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23). Can you say, “For I consider that...
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Holy, Holy, Holy

God has been speaking to me about Holiness lately. He is Holy, and we are told we are to be like him and be Holy (qāḏôš)  (Leviticus 20:26). What does this mean? Can we even define Holiness or achieve it? After all, Holiness is God’s nature. We can only understand Holiness...
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Illuminating moments

Many today are seeking power. There is only one true source of power, and it comes from the Holy Spirit.    As I walked into my bedroom, I noticed a light bulb was out in my overhead light. I took the light bulb out, put it on my bathroom sink...
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High places of the heart

We can raise up high places in our hearts due to stubbornness (Idolatry).   “For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king.” 1 Samuel 15:23 This is an act of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21),...
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Under attack?

Are you struggling to pray or read your Bible? Not wanting to fellowship with other believers, falling into old habits, can’t think clearly, having extreme exhaustion, or not sleeping well? Have you considered you might be under attack?   “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and...
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Dull-hearted

Scripture says that a dull-hearted person is foolish and without knowledge (Jer 10).   According to the world, knowledge is “facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education.” The Bible says, “The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” Proverbs 18:15 So...
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