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... 10; Proverbs 16:3; Jeremiah 17:7; Philippians 4:19
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the ...
Read Psalm 147:2–3
The LORD is rebuilding Jerusalem and bringing the exiles back to Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. (Psalm 147:2-3)
[If you or ...
Read 1 Corinthians 9:20
When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those ...
2. Remember that sabotaging saints hurts the work of God. “Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food” (v. 20). You ...
Read 2 Corinthians 10:1-7
As the Spirit of God attempts to communicate His truth to us, He runs up against ... "guards"— blaming and justifying .
As the Lord God pushes His truth to enter (and thus "renew") our minds, our habitual reflex ...
Read 1 Samuel 10:1–11:15
Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us all go to Gilgal to renew the kingdom.” So they ... view, this was a beautiful start to a new era.
But from God’s point of view, this was a sad day. His people had rejected Him as king, ...
... of intention, yet which may only be of as much substance as the air it took to utter it.
Once spoken, promises carry a weight that may ... long past.
Thankfully, it is all very different with God. Promise and fulfilment is a major theme of Scripture. In stark contrast to ...
... to a son for Abraham in his old age. This happened at just the time God had said it would. (Genesis 21:1–2)
God isn't in a hurry, so He ...
Wisely labelled "the saving virtue," tact graces life like fragrance graces a rose. One whiff erases any memory of the thorns. It's remarkable how peaceful and pleasant tact can make us. Its ... is a keen sense of what to say or do in order to maintain the truth and good relationships, and that alone ought to make us cultivate it. ...
... where have you been? I’ve been to London to look at the queen. Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, what did you there? I frightened a little ... (and look!), the more spiritual we are and the more we earn God’s smile of approval. We bury all thoughts of enjoying life...for we all ...
Read Psalm 18:31–33, 35
The Cave of Adullam was no Holiday Inn Express.
It was a wicked refugee ... men of valour...who would protect and defend the name of God in a broken and weary land. As David taught them the skills necessary for ... he also instructed them in the ways and precepts of God. I wonder what those misfits must have thought when their fearless leader ...
... action...to come together again to renew an effort." That's the way Webster defines the verb. He says the noun means: "a mustering of ... strength or courage."
Throughout Scripture, we encounter God's rallying points: places where His people assembled for a common purpose, ...
... scourging, and, ultimately, torturous death—all reveal the Son’s obedience. Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus was called, ... on the cross. Because He was fully human, as well as fully God, He understands God’s penalty for sin, just as He understands the pain of ...
Read Proverbs 16:9
God offers instruction, but then it’s our move. We must accept His instruction and apply it to our lives. Then, and only then, can we expect to cash in on the benefits of His instruction. So you see, application is the essential link ...
... theologian you may disagree with me, but here goes: I think God invented Eve mainly to help Adam find things.
Adam would be walking ... “Let me see…where did I put those figs?” and none of the animals would tell him. So, after God stopped laughing, He thought, This ...
... I was a decent writer and assumed I didn’t need to put the work into mastering the rules since I was a “natural.”
Part of my degree included courses ...
Read Psalm 27:1-14
One of the most paralyzing problems in all of life is fear. Our fears are directed in so many areas: fear of the unknown, fear of calamity, fear of sickness, disease, and death, fear of ... (vv. 7-13). And finally, he committed himself to waiting on God (v. 14).
Adapted from Charles R. Swindoll, Living the Psalms: ...
The church is made up of diverse volunteers with strong beliefs who come ... deepening relationships. See conflict as an opportunity for God to teach you something, serve other people, and glorify Him. Ask, “what would glorify God in this situation? How can I respond, now that I’m in it, in a way that ...
... Read Job 42:9–15
When Job prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes. In fact, the LORD gave him twice as much as ... (talk about job security). Enough of all that!
Who does God bless? Job! This is great news! You haven’t forgotten that Job cursed ...
... brother’s home. Suddenly, a powerful wind swept in from the wilderness and hit the house on all sides. The house collapsed, and all ... is dreadfully limited. We see only a pinpoint of time, but God’s view is panoramic. God’s big-picture, cosmic plan is at work now, and ...
... accumulating stuff, we have to laugh. Everything fit into the trunk of our ’53 Chevy on our first move. The next move called for a little rental trailer that hauled our things ...
