Faith, Family, and the Beauty of Everyday Life
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 →
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 →
“Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:21 (NIV) In America, you can find the Bible all over, from grocery stores to motel rooms, in all shapes, sizes, styles, and translations. You can hear and... Continue Reading →
Effective today, March 17, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte mandated the Enhanced Community Quarantine for the whole island of Luzon for one month. Currently, the Philippines has a total of 142 confirmed cases of COVID-19. I've been so restless about this pandemic disease because of course just like everyone else, I feel worried about my family.... Continue Reading →
“Those who make idols end up like them. So does everyone who trusts them (Psalm 115:8 GW). I mentioned in yesterday’s devotional that everyone trusts in something. We can even make good things — like our marriages, our families, or even our ministries in the church — into idols. But trusting in things other than God... Continue Reading →
“A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them” (Proverbs 29:11 GW). You can’t control much of what happens to you in life. Like I mentioned a few days ago in these devotionals, you can’t control who your parents are, where you were born, and a variety of other factors that have a... Continue Reading →
The Bible says you procrastinate for one of five reasons. Indecision. "A double minded man is unstable in all he does." (James 1:8 LB) Indecision causes you to postpone buying a car, choosing a college, getting married, buying new clothes, changing a job. Perfectionism. "If you wait for perfect conditions, you'll never get anything done!"... Continue Reading →
Do you ever wonder if prayer really works? You're praying about something and Satan whispers to you, "This is a waste of time. Forget it! Who do you think you are? What do you think you're doing? God is not listening. Don't waste your time." Prayer works because God is in control. The basis of... Continue Reading →
The quickest way to change a relationship from bad to good is to start thanking God in prayer for people. Praying for them will do two things -- change your attitude and change them. Positive praying is much more powerful than positive thinking. People may resist our help, spurn our appeals, and reject our suggestions,... Continue Reading →
God takes our belief, and he blesses us through it, and that makes life a great adventure. It is critical that we cooperate with God as he builds faith within us. Here are the six phases of faith God always takes our dreams through. Phase 1 - Dream: Do I have a dream planted in... Continue Reading →
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