…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. – Hebrews 13:5, KJV My 8-year old daughter was sitting quietly next to me as the two of us – along with my father-in-law, my son, and my niece – were returning from a mildly successful fishing excursion on my father-in-law’s boat. The… Continue reading When you doubt, just ask God for reassurance. He’s happy to give it.
Category: Assurance
It’s amazing what you can learn while falling 211 feet at 80 mph.
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord. – Proverbs 21:31, KJV I’m old enough to know better than to ride roller coasters at my age, but I just had to do it. I just finished my first excursion at Carowinds Thrill Park in Fort Mill, SC with my family. We had a blast, but little did I… Continue reading It’s amazing what you can learn while falling 211 feet at 80 mph.
God is working on you. Just hang in there.
The Lord will perfect that which concerns me… – Psalms 138:8, AMP Every now and then, God blesses us with extraordinary moments of insight into His plan for our lives. He lifts us up out of the belly of the fray where all we can see are the swords and shields flailing around us. He… Continue reading God is working on you. Just hang in there.
Be careful who you listen to.
And Joash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest [his uncle]. – 2 Chronicles 24:2, AMP King Joash of Judah was a mere seven years old when he began his reign. Rescued as an infant by his uncle, Jehoida the priest, from the murderous pursuits… Continue reading Be careful who you listen to.
God loves math.
We have also a more sure word of prophecy… – 2 Peter 1:19, KJV Imagine believing in something with all of your heart, your soul, and your mind. Imagine that you staked your reputation, your worldview, and your lifestyle on that belief. Imagine that your belief formed the foundation of everything you are as a… Continue reading God loves math.
Have the faith of a potato farmer.
…For those who honor Me I will honor… – 1 Samuel 2:30, Amplified Bible Some years ago I heard a challenging parable of two farmers. I don’t remember where I heard it or who originated it, but it goes something like this. Two farmers were staring disaster in the face as their farms languished in… Continue reading Have the faith of a potato farmer.
Be happy and glad-hearted at all times.
Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always). – 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Amplified Bible From the most fragile blade of grass to the most brilliant star in the sky, all things share the same fate: death. Some things dies more slowly than others, but all things in this universe will face… Continue reading Be happy and glad-hearted at all times.
Try not to hide in the baggage when God calls.
And the Lord answered, Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage. – 1 Samuel 10:22, Amplified Bible When it came time for him to be declared king in Israel, Saul marked the occasion with a less than impressive performance: he hid himself in the baggage. Intimidated by the weight of the position he had… Continue reading Try not to hide in the baggage when God calls.
God makes some pretty complex stuff.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made… – Psalm 139:14, KJV Charles Darwin, the father of the theory of evolution, once said, “If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down.” (Colson,… Continue reading God makes some pretty complex stuff.
Let God save you from the hurt.
…ye are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7, KJV The film October Baby tells the moving story of a young woman named Hannah who finds out that she is the survivor of a failed abortion. By the end of the story, through many tears mixed with constant doubt, she finds her way to… Continue reading Let God save you from the hurt.