The Recabites were a group of nomads descended from the line of Judah. As an order given to them from their fore-father Jehonadad, they refrained from drinking anything that was of the vine. They were to not plant fields or even build homes for themselves. They were essentially set apart. But they were special; special … Continue reading
A Bad Request Turned Good
I was reading the story of Samuel and the Israelites wish for a new king in 1 Samuel 8 and at the end of a particular insight, the writer posed a life question: Have you ever seen God take a bad request made with bad motives and use it for his purposes? After pondering that … Continue reading
Once Upon a First Family
Once upon a time there was a family – we’ll call them the First Family, and they had an issue with responsibility- taking responsibility that is. See, the parents started it when the father blamed the mother for not being obedient, and then the mother blamed the snake for enticing her. Yep, a snake of … Continue reading
What Have You Done Lately to Grow?
Well, what have you? That’s a question that only you can answer. As believers in the Body of Christ we should constantly be learning and changing and growing. Why? Because the adversary is always on the prowl looking to see who he can deceive, manipulate and control. In order to be aware you must know. … Continue reading
If You Love Me
John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. (KJV) In verse 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. (NIV) What are Jesus’ commands? What is He talking about in those 2 verses? Many … Continue reading
Open My Eyes, Father
“Don’t be afraid,” the Prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve witnessed the faith of another Believer and wondered how they stood fast when everything around … Continue reading
I AM the Way
“How can we know the way?” That’s the question Thomas asked Jesus when Jesus told the disciples “you know the way to the place where I am going.” Many of us are just like Thomas in our Christian walk “wondering what is the way?” “Where am I going; how do I get there and how … Continue reading
Your Body, The Temple of the Holy Spirit
1 Corintians 6:19-20 (NIV) says “do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” What do those verses mean? Simple. The Holy Spirit lives … Continue reading
The Be – Attitudes
Have you read the Be-Attitudes lately? I thought you would find this handy today. Read it and know that God see’s, knows and cares for you! Matthew 5:3-16 NIV 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 … Continue reading
The Weapon, The Sword, and The Shield
I wrote an article entitled Your Mouth: A Spiritual Tool Today, I want to continue on that same topic because, well, when God gave it to me, it came in two parts. If you didn’t read it, here’s your chance to do so, again. Click here. So, here goes… When God created the world, He … Continue reading
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