We cause ourselves a lot of stress because we are looking everywhere but to God for what we need.
Category: faith
Master! We perish!
When we are in a storm and getting swamped, we think God is asleep and unaware when really, He is only a prayer away.
Blessings can be Dangerous
Psalms 30:6-7 (6) And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. (7) LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. I once heard a story of a woman who had won her state’s lottery. In an instant, she went … Continue reading Blessings can be Dangerous
How not to be a disciple of Christ
The Lord had one of the most counterintuitive recruitment programs of all time. As great as the need was, you would think He would take anyone who was willing. But it was the need that made Jesus so particular.
Don’t just stand there. Do something!
God has no pantheons and He has no super saints. He only has believers like you and me to trust Him so He can show Himself mighty in their lives.
Things not working out?
Tactically speaking, sending the people of Israel to Pihahiroth as they escaped from Egypt was a tactical mistake. It left the Israelites vulnerable.
Our Words Reveal Our Heart
A person's accent can tell you a little bit about where they're from. A person's words will tell you where their heart is.
Eat This Scroll
Sometimes God will use striking physical metaphors to illustrate a spiritual truth. When He called Ezekiel to prophesy to the house of Israel, He presented the prophet with a roll (a small scroll of paper) and told him to eat it. “Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this … Continue reading Eat This Scroll
Understanding the Evidence
Faith is the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). It’s also the interpreter of the “evidence” that is seen. Whenever we are faced with a “doubtful disputation” (see Romans 14:1) of God’s revealed truth, we must always side with God no matter how convincing the contrary arguments may seem.
God’s Restoring Touch
If you have ever watched those car or house restoration shows, you’ve seen those restorers who look at an old heap and see potential where everyone else can only see failure. Praise God the He is the Master Restorer Who can look at any broken life and still see potential not just for redemption but … Continue reading God’s Restoring Touch
