For some of God’s children, the Christian life is not really a joyful one at all. Many of you reading this post may be struggling with issues of condemnation or feelings of inadequacy or perhaps you are plagued by a low sense of self-esteem. Some of you may even think that God will fail you… Read More »
Salvation and the Name of Jesus
In Acts 4:12, Peter declares that salvation comes through faith in the name of Jesus Christ. He states: “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” The name “Jesus” means “YHWH is salvation” or “God is salvation.” The name… Read More »
Warfare in the Mind
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (Two Translations) New King James Version 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself… Read More »
Overcoming Worry
Key Scripture “. . . casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7) Are you currently worried about some issue in your life? I believe that there are at least three things that we need in our lives instead of worry. It is imperative that we replace worry with worship. … Read More »
Power in Weakness
Daily Devotional Verse But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV) Are you feeling weak or powerless? If so,… Read More »
Someone Needs Encouragement Right Now
Dear Child of God: The Heavenly Father loves you with an everlasting love. He has heard every cry and seen every tear. He is with you now and will sustain you through the tough times of your life. Are you facing a difficult situation right now? May the peace and power of God saturate your… Read More »
God’s Timing
Sometimes it seems like it is takes God forever to answer our prayers. During these times we really need to keep trusting God. Even if you do not fully understand everything that God is doing, always remember these four things: (1) God loves you; (2) God is with you; (3) God is totally in control… Read More »
Faith and God’s Character
Many times we think that faith is a belief for God to do something. But faith is more than a belief that God will do what we ask. Faith is a confident, unwavering trust in God himself. Our faith rests on the nature and character of God. We have faith in God because he is a… Read More »
Faith and the Will of God
Faith is not a magic formula, an impersonal law, the continual confession of a mantra, a matter of mental assent, or a process of convincing ourselves of realities that do not exist. Neither is faith a way of twisting God’s arm into doing something that he does not wish to do. Genuine Christian faith is… Read More »
Faith of the Syro-Phoenician Woman, Part 4
INTRODUCTION Mark 7:24-30 recounts the story of the Syro-Phoenician woman (reproduced here from the New King James Version). 24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. 25For a woman whose young… Read More »
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