2 Corinthians 4:13 (NIV) It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, Our words should be faith-filled, laced with the confident trust and belief that God is truly able to do what He has promised. No, your circumstances may not…
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God Has a Plan
My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will [not what I desire], but as You will and desire. Matthew 26:39b (AMPC) It is not always easy to understand the will of our Father, but it is imperative that we choose to follow His lead….
There is room for you too
As for us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first[a] to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth. 14 He called…
Are You Being Re-Routed?
Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) 9 We can make our plans,but the Lord determines our steps. Maybe the challenges you are facing right now is because God is trying to re-route you. Oftentimes, we run ahead of God with our own plans. He then has to correct our course to get us back on the track that He…
Speak Life
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Do you remember this old adage? It would often be heard on a schoolhouse playground as children were teasing…
Restoration is on the way…
The Lord says, “I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts, the hopping locusts, the stripping locusts, and the cutting locusts. It was I who sent this great destroying army against you. Joel 2:25 (NLT) The Lord is in the process of building you right now. Although it seems as if…
I’m Flawed, Now What?
“Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.” 1 Corinthians 1:27 (NLT) God can’t use me. I’m flawed. I have too much baggage. I don’t have enough money. I’m not pretty enough….
Pep Talk
Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11 AMPC What happed to your confidence? You were once so sure of yourself. You used to give your all to anything you put your hands to. What stopped you? When did you embrace intimidation? You…
You Are Enough…
You are enough. You are good enough. You are valuable. You have what it takes to succeed. God values you. He made you unique, special, one of a kind. There is no other that can offer what you have. You have purpose. You are filled with potential. You are a child of the most High…
Where are you placing your trust?
In this day and age, nothing seems certain anymore. There was once a time when commitment mattered. Families were stronger. Jobs were stable. Friendships were solid. Churches were dependable. People genuinely cared for each other. But something changed over the years. Where are you placing your trust? I am reminded today of a well-known hymn:…