People of Blessing As good disciples, we’re called to follow God’s example in what comes out of our mouths: Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma (Ephesians 5:1-2, NKJV). If a blessing … Continue reading Blessing Over Cursing, Part 2
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Blessing Over Cursing, Part 1
When we think of cursing, we often think of cussing, or swearing. But from the Bible’s perspective, cursing is far more than throwing out a crude cuss word to show frustration. In the Bible, cursing is the equivalent of pronouncing a curse over someone—to show you loath them, to doom them to something evil, and … Continue reading Blessing Over Cursing, Part 1
God’s Cookie Plate
When you go to a special event or someone’s home for dinner, it’s not unusual to for a plate of cookies to be present. Cookies are a crowd’s favorite. They may come in all sorts of shapes and sizes—some with frosting, sprinkles, or chocolate chips. Regardless of their flavor, they’re sure to disappear. They’re just … Continue reading God’s Cookie Plate
Jesus, Our First Love
Have you looked around at our culture lately? It’s filled with increased crime, perversion, lies, and selfish ambition. We could blame many things, but the root of it all is that people do not allow love to determine how they act. It’s all about gratifying self. Jesus said this would happen in the last days … Continue reading Jesus, Our First Love
God’s Paintbrush
Doubting God’s promise to perfect that which concerns us is what dries up God’s ability to finish His work. Like a painter’s hands tied so he cannot move his paint brush, God is unable to finish the projects He begins in our lives. When we get impatient and frustrated because the finished work isn’t appearing … Continue reading God’s Paintbrush
Supernatural Strength
Our natural instinct is to consider ourselves as self-sustaining, able to handle every situation that comes our way. We think we have all the strength we need in and of ourselves. Unfortunately, believing this makes us a failure because we were never designed to take care of ourselves. We don’t have what it takes to … Continue reading Supernatural Strength
Christa Madrid 