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“The Lord will fight for you, and you only have to be silent”. Exodus 14:14 ESV We live in a day and age where we don’t usually have to step onto the battlefield and war for what is rightfully ours. We aren’t bloodied and bruised from the fight, and we certainly (hopefully) don’t carry swords and shields with us for protection. We do fight spiritually though, whether we realize it or not. We can pray, worship, intercede, and storm the gates of Hell, but we still sometimes need God to fight FOR us. There are some things that are simply…
“Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They said to him, “We have only five loaves…
The writer of Ecclesiastes made it perfectly clear: there is a time, a season, and a purpose for everything—the good, the bad, the ugly. (See Ecclesiastes 3:1–8.) Just as the earth experiences spring, summer, fall, and winter, our life cycle has its seasons. Much like spring, we emerge into existence…
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“But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.” 2 Timothy 4:17 I have a quote on my letter board in my home that says “we won’t be distracted by comparison if we are captivated with purpose” (Bob Goff) When my young daughter asked me what “purpose” was I explained to her that it meant that every single person has something that they are meant to do with their lives. Something good. Something important. She…
“On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation.” (Genesis 2:2-3, NLT) Today is Sunday, “the day of rest.” For many, however, it has become “the day of rush.” What was once a day dedicated to worship and reflection has now become a day to catch up on chores and do the things we didn’t have time for during our hectic week. God may get a…
“Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.” Psalm 112:4-5 This week we are looking at the blessings that the Lord bestows upon those who fear Him and obey His commandments. Today we will consider our influence on the people around us. As we walk closely with the Lord and strive to live according to His teachings, we will earn the respect of those we mingle with each day. Let us consider scriptures that speak about our…
“You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” (II Corinthians 9:11, ESV) Just a few short verses in Acts 9 tell us the story of Tabitha. Most of us know her as Dorcas. This faithful disciple in the church at Joppa became ill and died. Devastated, the church sent for Peter to come pray, and God miraculously restored her to life. But who was Dorcas? The Bible offers no details of her personal life. We do know she was dearly loved by her church friends. When Peter…
