If you are feeling alone, lost, in a desert or dry place, confused, frustrated, etc. don’t just sit down. There’s a saying that if you feel like you’re going through hell… don’t stop. You certainly don’t want to stay in those places … do you? I remember someone (?) saying that if you feel your prayers […]
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A few questions: You do realize you ARE in a battle – yes? Do you know your enemy? Do you feel equipped? Do you believe ‘you win’? There are other questions, but these are essential ones. A few answers: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world
One of the more favorite current sayings is: “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. I’m not positive that we give enough ‘credit’ to that first step. It’s not just important, it’s critical. Where are you going? Do you understand your what, why, when, where, how? Do you allow ‘detours’ in
Do you know? What does this mean for you? Is this knowledge alive and active in your life…daily? Does it direct your thoughts and actions… especially how you treat other people? The rest of that sentence is: “for the Bible tells me so.” Yes? Again, do you believe it? Is the Bible, the Word of
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Is this what we should be aiming for? Does this mean abandoning your own understandings and interpretations? Are you supposed to accept whatever the norm is? Who acts as the dispenser of knowledge and understanding in determining that ‘norm’? Are they always right? What does one accord mean!? “Agreement; harmony of minds; consent or concurrence
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, [looking away from all that
“… But there is a [true, loving] friend who [is reliable and] sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24, AMP) I would propose that the one person in the Triune God that we know the least is the Holy Spirit and His work. We really shouldn’t since His work is ongoing in our lives each day. And like the Father and Son,
That’s what prayer is… talking with the Lord. At least this is my definition. And it’s bringing who you are right now… no frills, no affectations. It doesn’t matter if it sounds stupid or insignificant even to our own ears… not the point. We are supposed to bring our needs and wants (Hebrews 4:16) and right up
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“For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very
Don’t you realllllly hate it when you feel put upon? Maybe the request came from a voice attempting to make you feel guilty if you said ‘no’? Perhaps your plate is stacked to overflowing and you really don’t want to!? And there can be all sorts of reactions, but how do you handle requests when
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
