Category Archives: God’s Will

Beware of the Devil’s Shortcut

Posted on June 24, 2020 by

An elderly gentleman’s hearing reached the point where he needed a hearing aid. He did some investigating and found that a good one would cost him $8,000. Not being willing to pay that much, he kept searching until he found … Continue reading →

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Six Feet Farther

Posted on June 3, 2020 by

The story is told of a Swedish miner who purchased an expensive claim in a certain region known for its mother-lode of gold. He then spent the next three years working hard to strike it rich in that claim. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Choices, Commitment, Decisions, Doing Good, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Timing, God's Will, God's Work, Impatience, Patience, Perseverance, Reward, Satan, Sowing and Reaping, The Devil, Waiting | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

God’s Four Answers to Prayer Requests

Posted on May 18, 2020 by

Preachers love to come up with pithy little outlines to describe how God answers prayer requests. So, for today’s post I thought I’d share a couple such examples. Each of these has been passed around so much that I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Desires, Disappointment, Discernment, Discipleship, God's Love, God's Timing, God's Provision, God's Will, God's Work, Needs, Personal, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Problems, Trusting In God | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why Don’t All Christians Believe the Same Way?

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

People wonder how sincere Christians can come to such different opinions in regards to what the Bible teaches. Why are there so many denominations? Why are there so many Christian groups? Why are there so many offshoots? Why are there … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Isaiah 43:19

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

Let me ask you a serious question, and please don’t be so quick to answer. Think long and hard about your answer, and be completely honest. The question is: “If God told you that He wanted to do a truly … Continue reading →

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The Landing Is Important

Posted on April 20, 2020 by

A student pilot was doing an excellent job flying the plane during his lesson. Then came the moment when the flight instructor looked over at him and said, “Okay, let’s take it down and land.” The student said, “Sounds good, … Continue reading →

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When God Breaks You

Posted on April 4, 2020 by

“Jonah” series: (post #3) Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the fish’s … Continue reading →

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When the Lord Rebukes Your Decision

Posted on April 2, 2020 by

“Jonah” series: (post #2) But the Lord sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken up. (Jonah 1:4, N.K.J.V.) When God tells … Continue reading →

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When God Tells You to Do Something You Don’t Want to Do

Posted on March 31, 2020 by

“Jonah” series: (post #1) Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me.” (Jonah 1:1-2, … Continue reading →

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Five Keys For Happiness

Posted on March 26, 2020 by

I ran across a little piece from Ord L. Morrow the other day and thought I’d share it. It’s entitled “Five Keys For Happiness.” Those five keys, along with the proof-text scriptures Morrow suggested, are as follows: (scriptures from the … Continue reading →

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