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Category Archives: God’s Will
Robert’s Trip to the Dentist’s Office
Psychologist James Dobson, the founder of the Focus on the Family ministry, tells a great story in his book Straight Talk to Men and Their Wives. The story comes from one of Dr. Dobson’s friends, Dr. William Slonecker. Dr. Slonecker … Continue reading
Six Feet Farther
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 let us not grow weary while doing good, Satan's momentary fleshly pleasures, Satan's rewards vs. God's rewards, story about the miner digging just a little deeper
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God’s Four Answers to Prayer Requests
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 4 ways God answers prayer, Abraham's servant finding Rebekah, outlines for how God answers prayer, trusting God's answer, when God answers your prayer in a different way, when God says no, when God says wait, when God says yes
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Why Don’t All Christians Believe the Same Way?
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
Posted in Baptism, Bible Study, Church, Discernment, Discipleship, Doctrine, Eternal Security, Giving, God's Will, God's Word, God's Work, Greed, Marriage, Money, Scripture, The Bible, Worship
Tagged Can salvation be lost?, Did Paul teach that it's better to be single?, Is baptism necessary for salvation?, Is it wrong for a Christian to be wealthy?, Why are there so many denominations?, why Christians differ in doctrine, Why do some Christians handle snakes?
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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Isaiah 43:19
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
Posted in "Christian Verses" podcast, Change, God's Will
Tagged Behold I do a new thing, being resistant to change, churches that are stuck in the past, churches that worship tradition, God doing a new thing, God wants to do a new thing in your life, when God wants to do a new thing in a church
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The Landing Is Important
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
When the Lord Rebukes Your Decision
“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
Posted in Backsliding, Choices, Decisions, Disobedience, God's Wrath, God's Judgment, God's Will, Obedience, Rebellion, Salvation, Series: "Jonah"
Tagged Jonah asleep during the storm, Jonah's Gentiles sailors getting saved, Jonah's shocking request, lessons learned from the story of Jonah, the consequences of disobedience, the sailors aboard Jonah's ship
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When God Tells You to Do Something You Don’t Want to Do
“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
Posted in Choices, Decisions, Disobedience, Faithfulness, God's Will, God's Work, Obedience, Rebellion, Series: "Jonah", Submission
Tagged Abraham rising early in the morning, Jonah and the people of Nineveh, Jonah running in the opposite direction, Why didn't Jonah want to go to Nineveh?
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