Finding the Root Cause I was pulling weeds in my yard and noticed some roots come up quickly, but others, such as dandelions, just won’t let go. In the Bible we see different “roots” being the cause of something greater. For example: in I Timothy 6:10 it states, “For the...
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Faith comes, fear goes. Are you plagued by fear? Do you want fear to leave? As faith comes, fear goes. Appropriate faith. “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are...
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I have heard the statement over the years, “If you complain, you remain.” Based upon scripture, complainers will go down a slippery slope of no return. Guard your heart above all else (Proverbs 4:23), what comes out of the mouth is a reflection of the heart (Mathew 15:18) Paul tells...
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Lying Lips The average number of a lies told per day is 1.65 per 1000 in a study done by a Michigan state university. “Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.” Proverbs 12:22 KJV Creative personalities were more likely to lie than...
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When I went to Israel, we had a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable and taught us all he had learned about his country—the good, bad and ugly. We have a guide taking us through this life if we let Him. He is the Holy Spirit. It would have been easy...
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God is the one who strengthens us. However, Paul identifies what God strengthens and for what purpose. ”May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.“ 1 Thessalonians...
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I played King of the Mountain as a child with the neighbourhood kids. The object was for one person to get to the top of the hill without being tagged by the opposing team. The victor was the King and would rule for the day. There will be earthly rulers...
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“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8. The word draw in Greek is engizō, meaning to bring near, to join one thing to another, make one. It is God’s will that we become one with Him. Jesus said, “I do not pray for these...
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Perfect in Hebrew is Salem, which means complete, safe, peaceful, whole, full, and at peace. Did you know that we can do what is right in the eyes of the LORD, yet not with a perfect heart (2 Chronicles 25:2) God is seeking perfect hearts. “For the eyes of the LORD run to...
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