Updated March 14, 2024 “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” Psalm 126:5 To stand, we would need in God’s power to confront our fears, and we would need to have a correct view of the external as well as a correct view of ourselves. We must never underestimate the power of words. …
Seeking Correct View of Self
Updated March 14, 2024 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:” (1 Peter 2:9) If we compare ourselves to the big world around us, it is easy …
Your View of The Environment
Updated March 14, 2024 (In the previous blog post in the series, I wrote about Confronting Your Fears.) “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) In every situation let us ever seek God’s presence, involvement and assistance. The environment can feel so big and intimidating at times, and …
Confronting Your Fears
Updated March 14, 2024 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Isaiah 41:10)We are generally excited at the thought of moving forward, but before we …
What Do You See?
Updated March 14, 2024 “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 In life there are many contrasts - the plus and minus, the pros and cons, the benefits and risks, the costs/expenses and income/profit. How we view these contrasts can influence our perspectives, which can also …
United Within – Introduction
Updated March 14, 2024 “With hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.” (Hebrews 6:19) The Bible stories of persons who overcame are a source of inspiration. We long to find courage to stand for the right when facing opposition. We desire …
Praising while Rebuilding
(Click here to listen to the podcast for this blog post) 'And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD…’ (Ezra 3:10). With the completion of the foundation, persons …
When it is Time to Climb
(To listen to the podcast for this blog post click here) I had been picking the leaves from my moringa tree for a while. When I stood beneath the tree, I was enjoying the ease of picking the leaves from the branches within my reach. However, over time, I needed to tiptoe and stretch to …
God’s Guidance
(To listen to the podcast for this blog post click here) Anyone who ever got lost and can remember the amount of time that it took for them to find their way back would possibly appreciate receiving guidance from someone who knows the way. Similarly, as Christians we recognize the value in not having to …
Dealing with Change
When we are experiencing multifaceted changes, our minds can easily go into overdrive - trying to cope and find ways to regain some form of regularity. When things become unpredictable, it is natural and easy to feel helpless. But we find the courage we need by being anchored in Jesus Christ, who does not change. …
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