Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart. Proverbs 17:3 (NLT) Have you ever read a Bible verse and felt immediately convicted? Well, after reading this verse, I kept thinking of the many ways God tests my heart daily. I asked myself “I wonder what grade did I getContinue reading “A Tested Heart”
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Prayer
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2) Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. (Romans 8:26) Prayer– such a powerful word often misused orContinue reading “Prayer”
Grace In Chaos
When everything was ready, the Lord said to Noah “Go into the boat with all of your family, for among all the people of the earth, I can see that you alone are righteous. (Gen 7:1; NLT) A male and female of each kind entered, just as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord closedContinue reading “Grace In Chaos”
Encouraged By Each Other’s Faith
For I long to see you that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteousContinue reading “Encouraged By Each Other’s Faith”
Would You Rather?
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from thoseContinue reading “Would You Rather?”
Maintain Order
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. Proverbs 28:2 (BSB) I have to say again as I have said many times in previous posts that although I have read the book of Proverbs over many years, when I read this chapter and verse, it just “hitContinue reading “Maintain Order”
A Multi-Hyphenate Servant
When we find the thing that draws us into closer understanding of our purpose in Him, we find out who we are, why we are here, which inherently continues to draw Him near
Moment to Moment
Our journey in this life is filled with many moments that build on each other that become the fabric of our experiences and the tapestry of our spiritual development.
His Specific Word
Then Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your grumbling.’ ” And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared. Then the LORD said to Moses, “I haveContinue reading “His Specific Word”
The Heart Guard
Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23) BSB Not too long ago, I could feel my heart becoming more hardened by the injustice that is continually increasing. I am sure you can relate to seeing and almost feeling like the enemy is gaining ground. But then IContinue reading “The Heart Guard”
Complete Your Calling 