The Enemy hates for believers to have strong prayer lives. Why? Our victory, effectiveness, and fruitfulness in the Christian life are directly related to the quality of the time we spend with God. That’s why it’s so important we learn what the Bible says about prayer. Source: The Battle of Prayer – Part 2 Featured…
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Empowered For Obedience
Be holy. Be humble. Be perfect. Has God ever told you to do something or to be something, and it felt unattainable? It is my opinion that the same God who commands is the God who can empower and equip a person for obedience. Apart from Christ, the vine, we can do nothing. Paul could…
Lessons Learned: Security
If you fear the Lord and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the Lord your God—good! But if you do not obey the Lord, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your ancestors. 1 Samuel 12:14-15…
Psalm 119 (part 14)
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.107 I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.110 The wicked have…
Our Enemy – His Strategy Part 2
How can we recognize when Satan is at work? One way is to look for anything that contradicts God’s best. In “Our Enemy—His Strategy (Part 2),” Dr. Stanley shows how the devil attacks people and societies by opposing anything God desires. Source: Our Enemy – His Strategy Part 2
Our Enemy – His Strategy Part 1
Since the beginning of the world, Satan has used an effective strategy to tempt individuals to disobey God. He employs this method repeatedly because it is so powerful. Using the story of Adam and Eve, Dr. Stanley reveals this strategy of the Enemy. It can be represented by five key words: doubt, denial, deception, discord,…
Working On Your Temple (part 2)
When one of you has a dispute with another believer, how dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers! Don’t you realize that someday we believers will judge the world? And since you are going to judge the world, can’t you decide even…
Character Traits
We can find numerous positive and negative character traits expressed in Proverbs. While some may seem obvious, others prompt deeper thought or reflection. Consider this list below and how it may apply to everyday living. Traits to be promoted Traits to be avoided Avoiding strife 20:3 Anger 29:22 Compassion for animals 12:10 Antisocial behavior 18:1…
What Seven Churches Can Tell Us Today
This information comes from David Jeremiah’s blog on prophecy. While exiled on the island of Patmos, the apostle John received a revelation from Jesus Christ that we now call the book of Revelation. In this vision, Christ gave John seven messages for seven first-century churches in Asia Minor. David Jeremiah To read more, click here!…
Lessons Learned: Leadership
Then the Lord raised up judges to rescue the Israelites from their attackers. Judges 2:16 (NLT) OUR HUMAN CONDITION We cannot tolerate political disorder and confusion. We swing between desiring unity born of faithfulness and wanting to “do our own thing.” We need leadership. Please, somebody give us a sense of direction. Disciple Now when Joshua was…
