“When we don’t have the guts to step out in faith and chase lions, then God is robbed of the glory that rightfully belongs to Him.” – Mark Batterson Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two lion-like heroes of […]
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RSS feed for this sectionPray Without Ceasing
05
May
“God’s Word is the manger that holds Jesus.” – Martin Luther Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) How do you respond to unpleasant circumstances or unkind people? At noon on Wednesday May 2, four our us gathered […]
Public Memorial Service for Local Victim of VA Tech Tragedy
21
Apr
The Spirit of God makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God! Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the […]
Terrible Tragedy Strikes Virginia
17
Apr
Words are the seeds for feelings! “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent,” (Acts 17:30) How is the tragedy at Virginia Tech going to impact your prayer life? Yesterday morning (Monday), Virginia Tech University suffered what authorities are calling the deadliest campus shooting in US history. At […]
Where Should We Start?
14
Apr
A positive thought always leads to a positive act! Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9) How do you respond to crisis and problems with those you love the most? Today is day #2 in our series about “The Positive Family” by Arvella Schuller. If we don’t start […]
The Positive Family
13
Apr
Never, never, never be negative! Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. (Ephesians 4:29) How can your family thrive with all the challenges of the 21st century? Mrs. Arvella Schuller, wife of the renowned minister, Dr. Robert H. […]
Applying the Teach-Test Principle
01
Dec
“Knowing what to do must be translated into doing what you know.” Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17) In what areas of your life has God been teaching and testing you recently? As I mentioned in my devotional two days ago, […]
Facing the Giants
20
Sep
We need to give God our best in every area! But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) 1) When your back is against the wall, when it seems there is no way out, you have to FACE YOUR FEARS. […]
The Secret of Life
23
Jul
The secret of life is just one thing! “We don’t really determine our destiny; we discover it!” – Bishop Tony Miller “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do […]
Finishing Strong – Avoiding the 3 Ambushes
18
Jul
Finishing strong means walking with God personally at the end of our lives – being strong in our faith and close to the Lord. To finish strong, you must survive the ambushes in your life. And the guys who get through the ambushes are generally those who anticipate them. Men can expect to encounter at […]