The Bible says that we are to live a life of faith (Romans 1:17). We are to “walk by faith, and not by sight,” allowing God’s Word to be our guide in every situation—good or bad (2 Corinthians 5:7). We are not alone in this, however. The “author and finisher of our faith,” Jesus, did … Continue reading Faith Fueled by Prayer
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Despise the Shame
One evening, my daughter and I reviewed a lesson handout from one of her children’s church classes. Two of the questions were, “What are some things Christians should do that might be embarrassing?” and “How can God help us not to be ashamed of serving Him?” Sadly, we may find things in our walk with … Continue reading Despise the Shame
Teach Us to Pray
How to Pray Jesus’ disciples had much to learn while following Jesus. One subject they needed help with was prayer. In this case, they were humble enough to ask for instruction. Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, … Continue reading Teach Us to Pray
Thoroughly Equipped
God had a plan for our lives before birth (Jeremiah 1:5). His first and most important plan for us is that we become His children. Then, when we were saved, His nature on the inside qualified us to fulfill our ultimate calling (2 Corinthians 5:17-18; 1 John 3:9). That calling could be ministry, business, teaching, … Continue reading Thoroughly Equipped
No Competition
Competition is a big part of our culture. From business buildings to sports stadiums, people are constantly competing to see who is best. As Christians, however, God has not called us to compete. He encourages us to support and cheer each other on in our life’s calling, even if others may seem to be better … Continue reading No Competition
More Than Enough
We all have needs in every area of life. A pile of bills needs extra cash to pay them off. A negative doctor’s report says we need healing. Our broken relationships need restoration. Our challenged emotions need peace. Our list of needs seems endless. Thankfully, our Abba Father has promised to provide for all of … Continue reading More Than Enough
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