Many times, we may feel insecure about who we are and what we are called to do in life. We may feel like we’re not good enough to accomplish our life’s assignment. God doesn’t want us to flaunt ourselves pridefully like the world, but He also doesn’t want us to be intimidated. How do we … Continue reading Humble Confidence
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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
Only Believe, Part Two
See "Only Believe, Party One" for first half of article. Moses: Pharaoh’s Child Turned Coward Suggested Reading: Exodus 4:1-17 Moses knew well the courts of the Pharaoh. He had grown up there as Pharaoh’s son, enjoying all the pleasures a king’s child could imagine. But when the time came for him to lead his … Continue reading Only Believe, Part Two
Only Believe, Part 1
The Bible is full of examples of people who accomplished things for God—and every one of them had weaknesses. Whether being an orphan or a coward, each person had obstacles to overcome. But God didn’t care about their weaknesses. All He saw was a vessel that could hold His power and do “great exploits” (Daniel … Continue reading Only Believe, Part 1
Put in Life
God is a god of life. He breathed life into man from the beginning of Creation (Genesis 2:7). His intention was that man should live spiritually and physically forever, experiencing “life more abundantly” (John 10:10). Though Adam and Eve chose death when they chose to disobey God’s command, we can choose God’s life over the … Continue reading Put in Life
Strength Over Weakness
Throughout the Bible, we read stories of how God used imperfect people. He chose people with stuttering lips, poor self-esteem, sinful backgrounds, and little education to perform extraordinary feats for Him. It was a choice based on His grace, knowing His power was greater than any weakness. But though they did great things for God, … Continue reading Strength Over Weakness
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