God has given us many assurances of His abiding presence. God’s presence is absolutely unchanging, but the evidence of His presence is not. On some occasions God may purposely alter the evidences of His presence to bring the most benefit from our experience. Sometimes we receive the most benefit from seeing many visible “prints” of … Continue reading Benefit Five: To enjoy God’s presence
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Satan’s four lies
"our biggest problem is doubting God" Genesis 3 & Satan’s Original Lies are now seen in Eastern Religions: Satan has always wanted to confuse and misguide humans. Since Eden when he deceived Eve and led humanity astray through sin, Satan has spread his lies. Today nothing has changed. Nearing the end of his life, Peter … Continue reading Satan’s four lies
Your divine security detail
Psalm 34:7 NKJV Just as a president and a prime minister are constantly surrounded by security guards, as a redeemed child of God you are surrounded by angels. You may not be able to see the president or prime minister's security detail, but just let someone make a threatening move and trained guards instantly form … Continue reading Your divine security detail
The Gift of Advent Ache
by Alicia Bruxvoort “We were saved with this hope ahead of us. Now hope means we are waiting for something we do not have. How can a man hope for something he already has?” (Romans 8:24, NLV) Although I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, I’ve come to adore adopting a single word each … Continue reading The Gift of Advent Ache
Islamist Militants Hack to Death 12-Year-Old Christian Boy in Cameroon
by THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D. Jihadists from the Boko Haram terror group hacked to death a 12-year-old boy with machetes for his refusal to become a “child soldier” of the group. Although news of the slaughter has only just reached the west, the militants are believed to have abducted the Christian schoolboy in a raid … Continue reading Islamist Militants Hack to Death 12-Year-Old Christian Boy in Cameroon
The Death of a Nation
The Death of a Nation: 1. What happens when a nation with a long and deep Biblical Heritage turns its back on God? How about a group of formerly devout followers of the Lord who mostly have abandoned genuine worship, and godly behavior? 2. What does God’s Word prescribe when a nation that formerly honored … Continue reading The Death of a Nation
Finding Peace When We’re Tempted to Panic
“When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously.” (Daniel 6:10, ESV) Nothing can throw me … Continue reading Finding Peace When We’re Tempted to Panic
The Holy Alphabet… This is Beautiful…
Whoever came up with this one must have been filled with the Holy Spirit! A lthough things are not perfect, B ecause of trial or pain, C ontinue in thanksgiving D on't even think of whom to blame . E ven when the times are hard, F ierce winds are bound to blow, G od … Continue reading The Holy Alphabet… This is Beautiful…
Prayers for Your Child
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 (NIV) There was something I came to realize pretty early in my journey as a mom that I needed to guard against: Sometimes I wanted to be completely in charge of my kids’ lives … Continue reading Prayers for Your Child
Taming the Tug of the Screen
by Arlene Pellicane “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God. ” (Exodus 20:4-5a, NIV) Right before … Continue reading Taming the Tug of the Screen