God is Our Refuge and Strength

This passage from Psalms 46:1-3 emphasizes the unwavering protection and support that God offers to those who trust in Him, even in the face of overwhelming danger or chaos. Here's a breakdown of its key themes: 1. **God as a Refuge and Strength:** The verse begins by describing God as a "strong place" or refuge,... Continue Reading →

Faith and Courage: Lessons from 1 Samuel 17 David and Goliath

In 1 Samuel, God's unchanging nature is emphasized, providing reassurance of His faithfulness. The anointing of David in 1 Samuel 16:7 reveals God's perspective, valuing inner character over superficial appearance. The story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17 portrays triumph through unwavering faith, illustrating the victory of good over evil.

You Can’t Out-Give God

When you give from a heart for Jesus, your goal isn’t to get a blessing. But the truth is that God will bless you. You can’t out-give God. When you learn to be generous like God is generous, he promises that you will end up with more. This is God’s economy. Sometimes it seems like... Continue Reading →

Day 9 – Free to Forgive

Requirement 2: Extend compassion to the person who wounded you. The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, “Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.” Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. . . . Should you not also have had... Continue Reading →

Day 8 – Free to Forgive

We may know we need to forgive. We may choose it too. And mean it. But we have to do it God’s way to be sure He has accepted our act of forgiveness and then canceled the assigned torment. What must we do? What steps does God require? When I first saw this, I returned... Continue Reading →

Day 7 – Free to Forgive

Let’s turn to one of the most familiar passages in the entire Bible to help us understand more fully. It’s the Lord’s Prayer: Look closely at these words: “But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Jesus was not pulling any punches. If we don’t forgive those who... Continue Reading →

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