Do not neglect the gift which is in you, [that special inward endowment] which was directly imparted to you [by the Holy Spirit]… – 1 Timothy 4:14, Amplified Bible God designed us all in specific ways for specific reasons. As part of our packages of design, God bestowed upon us certain gifts, and He did… Continue reading God hates it when people throw away His gifts.
Category: Blessings
The wilderness has its benefits.
Then Jesus was led (guided) by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness (desert) to be tempted (tested and tried) by the devil. – Matthew 4:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) The idea of “wandering in the wilderness” doesn’t gin up happy thoughts. Instead, it usually produces thoughts of pain, anguish, and despair. It was in the wilderness… Continue reading The wilderness has its benefits.
It helps our relationship if you are a little soft.
Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. – Psalm 37:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) The word “delight” in Psalm 37:4 is the Hebrew word “anag.” It is used ten times in the Old Testament, and it is translated seven times as “delight,” one time… Continue reading It helps our relationship if you are a little soft.
Sometimes, people die early for a very good reason.
The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; and merciful and devout men are taken away, with no one considering that the uncompromisingly upright and godly person is taken away from the calamity and evil to come [even through wickedness]. He [in death] enters into peace… – Isaiah 57:1-2, Amplified Bible I’ve lived enough life to have seen… Continue reading Sometimes, people die early for a very good reason.
Every now and then, God likes to surprise you with a little unexpected generosity.
Now to Him Who…is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams] – Ephesians 3:20, Amplified Bible Youth Pastor Jonas owned a 1999 Ford Ranger, King Cab pickup truck. The truck served him… Continue reading Every now and then, God likes to surprise you with a little unexpected generosity.
Sometimes you just have to put on the other guy’s shoes.
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. – 2 Corinthians 5:21, King James Version (KJV) Our church utilizes a program called Kids4Truth for our Wednesday night children’s ministry. The following story comes from one of their outstanding… Continue reading Sometimes you just have to put on the other guy’s shoes.
Before miracles, there must be trust in God.
Notice, it is I, Paul, who tells you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no profit (advantage, avail) to you [for if you distrust Him, you can gain nothing from Him]. – Galatians 5:2, AMP Have you ever offered to help someone do something, only to be met with the response, “No… Continue reading Before miracles, there must be trust in God.
Your life has an impact, whether you’re conscious of it or not.
Before I formed you in the womb I knew [and] approved of you [as My chosen instrument], and before you were born I separated and set you apart… – Jeremiah 1:5, AMP In 1983, Teddy Kremer was born with Down Syndrome. A hospital worker counseled Dave and Cheryl Kremer that they should consider institutionalizing their son, but… Continue reading Your life has an impact, whether you’re conscious of it or not.
You never know what you’re going to get in return for committing to God.
…Your people shall be my people and your God my God. – Ruth 1:16, AMP I’m not proud of it, but I turned my back on The Lord during the last three years I was in college. After graduating, I took a job with a life insurance company which, after some training, moved me to… Continue reading You never know what you’re going to get in return for committing to God.
Try not to drive into the ditch, but if you do, God will be there to help.
Behold, God is my helper and ally… – Psalm 54:4, AMP Have you ever done something embarrassingly stupid? I sure have. As a matter of fact, I am well known within my sphere of influence as being embarrassingly stupid on a regular basis. One such instance occurred several years ago when I was in a… Continue reading Try not to drive into the ditch, but if you do, God will be there to help.