Where is Hope? There is a chain of events that brings us to hope. It starts with faith in God. When we have faith we are justified and have peace with God, through Jesus. We glory in tribulations that produce perseverance, which produces character and then hope. Hope is a...
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Getting older Is it a blessing to get older? Many would say no as they experience their bodies slowing down and the strength they used to have fade. Remember, God has preserved your life for His purpose and glory. “They will still bear fruit in old age; They shall be...
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The Right Word When I was a young Christian at age 14, I took God’s word rather literally. Because of my misunderstanding of the scripture, I was in trouble as I gave a speech in class. Luke 12:12, states, “For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour...
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Pleasing God. How do you please God? Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ Mathew 22:37 “So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” Romans 8:8 Do you love God...
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Depression We often equate depression with darkness; sitting alone in a dark corner or walking around with what seems like a dark cloud over our head. And when we think of death, the grim reaper, dressed all in black, comes to mind. But, there is One who came to give...
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Spiritual warfare means engagement in or the activities involved in spiritual (relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul) war or conflict. As Christians, we must first recognize that we are in a war. Satan is going to try and steal, kill or destroy (John 10:10). We must protect...
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Our Inner Child There are many people that have experienced all types of abuse when they were little children. I heard a story of a woman who had been abused and as she was going through a healing process by prayer, she was asked to envision Jesus holding her. It...
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The Bible addresses every circumstance we may face. Sexual harassment can damage not only the person but also the family if we let it. While working for the Government, I was sexually harassed. Like Joseph day after day, I went to work and refused to succumb to the harassment (Gen...
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Reaping in a Time of Trauma In times of trauma, we can have a fight or flight response. But we can also have a “let the world go by” or a proactive response to heal from our trauma. God’s word talks about sowing and reaping. If we sow in our...
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Why did God Rest? Exodus 31:17 says, “it will be a sign between me and the Israelites forever, for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day he rested and was refreshed.” He rested on the seventh day. Why? He is Elohim,...
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