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A newspaper asked its readers to send in responses to the question: “If you could have back one hour of your past, which hour would it be?” As could be expected, readers sent in a wide variety of answers. Some … Continue reading
You Do Not Have Because You Do Not Ask
…you do not have because you do not ask… (James 4:2, N.K.J.V.) One of my favorite memories from raising two boys took place in a fast-food restaurant following a baseball game. My oldest son, Ryan, was a freshman in high … Continue reading
Posted in Desires, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Timing, God's Provision, God's Will, Greed, Needs, Personal, Prayer Requests, Waiting
Tagged a wrong motivation for a request, James 4:2, making your requests to God, the context for James 4:2, Ye have not because ye ask not, you have not because you ask not
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Do You Really Trust God?
My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your hearts to him for God is our refuge. … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Assurance of Salvation, Attitude, Belief, Commitment, Courage, Discipleship, Doubt, Eternal Security, Faith, Fatherhood, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Omnipresence, God's Omniscience, God's Provision, God's Sovereignty, Human Life, Needs, Personal, Problems, Sanctification, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged God is our refuge, God is our rock, illustration about trusting God, Pour out your heart to God, Though he slay me yet will I trust in Him
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Dragons in the Bible
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet (Psalm 91:13, K.J.V.) I’ve been doing some preaching recently on Genesis chapter 1. That led me to study up on what … Continue reading
The Good Thing About Trouble
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. (James 1:2-3, N.L.T.) Dr. Lee … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Commitment, Disappointment, Discipleship, Faithfulness, Joy, Persecution, Perseverance, Personal, Problems, Service, Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged Count it all joy, how to grow spiritually, James 1:2-3, learning to be thankful for trouble, Lee Roberson, the secret of greatness, Tom Wallace, trouble produces perseverance
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When Lightning Strikes You
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He did foreknow, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Christ's Death, Christ's Return, Complaining, Disappointment, Discipleship, Persecution, Perseverance, Personal, Problems, Suffering, Trials
Tagged all things work together for good, apple tree struck by lightning, being a partaker of Christ's sufferings, God's pruning
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Count to Ten
I’m reading David Jeremiah’s book Daily in His Presence for my daily devotion times this year. A couple of weeks ago, in a devotion entitled Waiting, he wrote the following: Everyone is familiar with the “count to ten” rule. When … Continue reading
Your Mind Is a Sponge
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep your righteous judgments. I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word. (Psalm … Continue reading
The Disciple's Road 