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Burning Your Ships
Hernando (Hernan) Cortez was a Spanish Conquistador who launched ships from Spanish-held Cuba to conquer Mexico in 1519. That brought about the demise of the great Aztec empire. According to legend, when Cortez first landed on the shores of Mexico, … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Change, Choices, Courage, Decisions, Disappointment, Faith, Fear, God's Provision, God's Will, Perseverance, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Problems, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged a blast of God's nostrils, burning your ships, Cortez burning his ships, the Red Sea drowning Pharaoh's army, the Red Sea parted by a strong east wind
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“Is Anybody Up There?”
Many of us have experienced times when we felt like the little boy who began his prayer by saying, “Hello, is anybody up there?” The times when God seems distant are bad enough, but the times when He seems downright … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Fatherhood, God's Love, God's Timing, Impatience, Patience, Perseverance, Prayer, Prayer Requests
Tagged God's Timing, keep on knocking, making requests to God, Matthew 7:7-11, McDonalds, persistance in prayer, Prayer, prayer requests, waiting for God's timing, waiting on God
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God Knows Your Size Exactly
The Cornish preacher Billy Bray was a well-known Methodist minister of another day. He was once approached by a Quaker who said in his Old English manner of speaking, “I have often observed thy unselfish life and feel much interested … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Choices, Courage, Decisions, Desires, Faith, God's Omnipotence, God's Foreknowledge, God's Omniscience, God's Sovereignty, God's Will, God's Work, Individuality, Ministry, Service, Spiritual Gifts, Submission, Talents, Trusting In God
Tagged be yourself, Billy Bray, God's plan for your life, God's will for your life, Matthew 10:30, the hairs of your head are numbered, your uniqueness
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Got a Need?
A small Bible college was growing so fast that it desperately needed more dormitory space. If a new dormitory couldn’t be built, students would have to be turned away. So, the school’s president took the matter to God in prayer … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort, Doubt, Faith, Fear, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Provision, Money, Needs, Personal, Prayer Requests, Problems, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged a Bible college that needed a new dormitory, how God uses individuals to meet needs, Phillipians 4:19, story about God meeting a need, will God meet my need?
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A Big, Black Door
A spy was captured by the Persian army and sentenced to death. As he soon learned, the Persian general who issued the death sentence carried out executions in an unusual way. The general would give the condemned the choice of … Continue reading
Posted in Choices, Courage, Decisions, Doubt, Faith, Fear, God's Will, Obedience, Satan, The Devil, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged 1 John 4:18, 2 Timothy 1:7, condemned spy given a choice, fear keeping you from freedom, fear keeps you from God's best, God doesn't give us fear, God taking you out of your comfort zone, God's Will, John 14:27, Romans 8:15
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In Training to Be Used Mightily
A budding young soloist went to a great Italian musician for voice training. The master handed him a piece of music and said, “Practice this for one full year and then return here.” The request seemed a bit strange, but … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Choices, Commitment, Disappointment, Discipleship, Doing Good, Faith, Faithfulness, God's Timing, God's Omniscience, God's Will, Impatience, Ministry, Music, Obedience, Patience, Perseverance, Rebellion, Reward, Submission, Teaching, Temptation, Trusting In God
Tagged God's training, how God prepares us for service, how God trains His servants, preparation for Christian service
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The Disciple's Road 