“And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT) Yesterday we looked at what temptation is and why Satan’s strategy is often so effective. Today I’d like for us to examine more closely, our own strategy to avoid the crippling effects of fallingContinue reading “God Is Able – To Make a Way Through Temptation! (Part 2)”
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God Is Able – To Make a Way Through Temptation!
“Since He Himself has gone through suffering and testing, He is able to help us when we are being tested.” (Hebrews 2:18 NLT) Temptation to sin, to disregard what we know is right, is something every believer holds in common. The temptation may be different in its form, but everyone is tempted by something, evenContinue reading “God Is Able – To Make a Way Through Temptation!“
God Is Able – To Make You Stand!
“Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11 NLT) When I was in college, like most college students, I always needed money. A friend of mine asked me to take his shift at a soft-drink warehouse, as a night watchman.Continue reading “God Is Able – To Make You Stand!“
God Is Able – To Do Whatever He Promises!
“He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever He promises.” (Romans 4:21 NLT) Are you fully convinced that God is able to do what He’s promised to do in your life as He did in Abraham’s life? It’s not uncommon for a parent to hear their child say in varying contexts: “IContinue reading “God Is Able – To Do Whatever He Promises!“
When You Reach the End of Yourself
“The commander of the Lord’s army replied, ‘Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.’ And Joshua did as he was told.” (Joshua 5:15 NLT) Joshua was the man God chose to lead the children of Israel into their promised land after the death of Moses. There were two predominantContinue reading “When You Reach the End of Yourself”
The Unifying Power of Prayer
“They all met together and were constantly united in prayer…” (Acts 1:14a NLT) Unity on some level isn’t difficult to achieve. People unite under all kinds of banners, from politics to sports; from workout plans to diets; from rights to wrongs. But, ironically, the Church really struggles to get some measure of unity. Why doContinue reading “The Unifying Power of Prayer”
Contentment
“Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.” (1 Timothy 6:6 NLT) My first mission’s trip was to an area near Lima, Peru. Nothing would have prepared me for what I saw. I cried much of the first day. The average life expectancy there was about 40 years. Children were running the streets begging,Continue reading “Contentment”
Are You a Door or a Window?
“Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through Me will be saved.” (John 10:9a NLT) As I pondered what the Lord is seeking to say, in relation to the purposes of doors and windows, it occurred to me that some doors are glass, thus the view of whatever is on the other sideContinue reading “Are You a Door or a Window?”
Are You Amazed?
“From His abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.” (John 1:16 NLT) What amazes you? “Amaze” is a word we use often, yet I’m not sure we understand what it means. According to Merriam-Webster it means: “to overwhelm with wonder; astound; astonish, surprise.” Philip Yancey’s book entitled What’s So Amazing About Grace?Continue reading “Are You Amazed?”
Do You Like What You See?
“’If you were blind, you wouldn’t be guilty,’ Jesus replied. ‘But you remain guilty because you claim you can see.’” (John 10:41 NLT) What draws you to another person? What do you look for in a prospective friend? If you’re looking for a spouse, what is it about that special someone you won’t live without?Continue reading “Do You Like What You See?”
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