Problems don’t automatically produce what God intends. Many people become bitter, rather than better, and never grow up. I am usually like that person, become bitter and never grow up. Remember that God’s plan is good. God knows what is best for you and has your best interests at heart. God told Jeremiah, “The plans […]
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For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 CORINTHIANS 4:17 (NIV) God has a purpose behind every problem. He uses circumstances to develop our character.The reason is obvious: You face circumstances twenty-four hours a day. Jesus warned us that we would have problems in
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Maybe we have experienced some other loss in our life, something of value, something that is important to us, something that has meaning to us. If so, it is okay to grieve! It’s okay TO WEEP! God has wired us to be emotional beings. We are not robots. It is right for loss to affect
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Our church April series “Habitudes”. It includes our worship, word of God, witness and walk with God. The habit that i will explain comes from the Latin “habitus” meaning “condition or appearance”. According to’ Webster dictionary a “habit” is: : a usual way of behaving :something that a person does often in a regular and
The marathon runner perseveres in her training in order to someday finish a race. The hesitant child presses on through eating her vegetables because she knows there is chocolate ice cream sitting in the freezer. I have made many mistakes in life. Running a marathon without training is not a wise thing to do.
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Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again–my Savior and my God! ( Psalm 42:5 ) Do we feel discouraged when we see our love one in pain but find it difficult to save them? Their pain can be an
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There are two large pots, both hung on the ends of a pole, which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house,
Life is filled with challenges that test our determination and our faith in God. Whether we’re faced with the impending threat of evil or with everyday hassles, or with health problems, the quality of our character is sure to be tested on a regular basis. It would be a great mistake to overlook the fact
One of my most frequent prayers is ‘Help!’ It is also one of the most common prayers in the Bible. It is a prayer you can pray every day, in any and every situation. You can cry out to the Lord for help. God’s desire is for you to have a relationship with him that
On the days when my body is rebelling because the chronic pain has returned, I literally groan. I cry out through words, or I cry out through tears, as I lose heart over my weakness. Usually, this groaning issues from disappointment, fear, grumbling, and sadness over being laid up on the couch—again. Over canceled plans—again.
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