Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not fromContinueContinue reading “No Compromise”
Category Archives: Victory
From Timid to Bold
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7 NLT) It seems that lack of confidence was a serious problem for young Timothy (see 1 Corinthians 16:10-11; 1 Timothy 4:12),[i] so Paul wrote to remind him that “God has not given us aContinueContinue reading “From Timid to Bold”
No More Silent Nights
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.” (Hebrews 3:15 NIV) After 400 years of prophetic silence, the Word who was with God, and was God, became flesh and dwelt with the world He had created (John 1:1-2, 14). So imagine Israel’s joy when God finallyContinueContinue reading “No More Silent Nights”
Follow the Light
Jesus…said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 NIV) One of the things that I dread about winter is driving in pitch-dark nights. So imagine my joy and sense of relief when I finally see light at theContinueContinue reading “Follow the Light”
Joy to the World
The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.” (Luke 2:10-11 MSG) We’ve come to expect Christmas to be a joyful time of the year and itContinueContinue reading “Joy to the World”
A Person of Few Words
It makes a lot of sense to be a person of few words. (Proverbs 17:27 CEV) I remember completing an application form that was limited to a specific word count. I had to write about an important experience, using as few words as possible. It was hard to be succinct and still share my experience,ContinueContinue reading “A Person of Few Words”
Foolish Desires
Take away my foolish desires, and let me find life by walking with you. (Psalm 119:37 CEV) We all have desires that throw us off track. Vain desires, such as riches, honours, beauty and fame. The psalmist realized this. He asked God to take away what he called “foolish desires,” and to preserve his lifeContinueContinue reading “Foolish Desires”
Praying for Those Who Hurt Us
After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. (Job 42:10 NIV) I wonder what Job’s reaction was when God told him to pray for his friends, who we know were no friends at all. All the Bible tells us isContinueContinue reading “Praying for Those Who Hurt Us”
Give Thanks
by Marlene Tavares Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 106:1 NIV) Autumn and Thanksgiving are now both upon us once again and I just love this time of year. There is something comforting about the Fall season and about Thanksgiving in particular. I loveContinueContinue reading “Give Thanks”
A Sign of His Presence
The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered. (Genesis 39:2 NIV) The fact that the Lord was with Joseph is mentioned several times in Genesis 39, which more often than not, manifested itself through Joseph’s successful life. Every time the phrase, “the Lord was with Joseph” appears, it’s usually followed by the statement, “soContinueContinue reading “A Sign of His Presence”
Rising with the Son 