Discouraged?
We can become discouraged and lose our way. The Lord says, “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” Deut 31:8 The word dismayed means to be discouraged or to...
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When things don’t go right
When things don’t go right In the middle of working on the house we purchased, a board went through the window. There are going to be days when things don’t go right. You need to be prepared to keep your focus on the Lord. Don’t complain or grumble, but praise...
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Changing gears
Changing gears is one of the basics of driving. You change through the gears as the speed of the car increases. The gears determine the amount of power available from the engine. God wants to take you from first gear to fifth gear. Unfortunately, many stay in first gear and...
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Unforeseen threats
When there is a threat, who do you turn to? As my daughter and I were working on fixing a house, a man came onto the property with a large butcher knife. He looked at us and continued on his way. We have nothing to fear; the Lord watches over...
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Building up
There are things in our life that tear us down at times. The Bible says in the last days; there will be scoffers who come against Jesus and His people, and we need to build ourselves up, “But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith...
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Heart of Gold
Are we getting caught up in the things of this world? “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12 Having possessions is not a sin in itself. When you put these things before the Lord, it leads you astray. The enemy can...
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Who do you fear?
As I pondered this question this morning, my first response was nothing. God has not given me a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7). Then, as I meditated more and more on the question, I realized that I fear not remaining faithful. In the last days, even the elect will...
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Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel? At times we go through life when everything seems to go wrong. We may even question our faith during difficult times. But the important thing to remember is keeping our eye on the goal. And what is the goal? If we...
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