Category Archives: Growth
God likes it when you choose not to brood.
And the patriarchs [Jacob’s sons], boiling with envy and hatred and anger, sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt; but God was with him. – Acts 7:9, Amplified Bible I was reminded of a great life lesson when speaking recently with a retired Army Colonel. During the conversation, the
Joy is a choice.
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118:24, KJV When trouble comes, it is never welcome. Trouble comes to us all, and it usually comes upon us as
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
God would rather you not rebuild Jericho.
In his days, Hiel the Bethelite built Jericho… – 1 Kings 16:34, Amplified Bible Merriam-Webster.com defines the word “stronghold” as a “a fortified place” or “a place of security or survival.” (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stronghold) The word “fortification” is derived from the Latin
Busy? How about visiting with God for a spell.
But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted with much serving…- Luke 10:40, Amplified Bible Martha had Jesus Christ Himself in her house, and she desperately wanted to serve Him. In the midst of her service, however, she became
God will keep His promises. Just be patient.
…Surely the land on which your feet have walked shall be an inheritance to you and your children always, because you have wholly followed the Lord my God. – Joshua 14:9, Amplified Bible Patience is one of the hardest virtues
Make sure your roots are drinking from the right water source.
…he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads out its roots by the river… – Jeremiah 17:8, Amplified Bible In Jeremiah 17:7-8, God gives us a picture of what a God-dependent believer is like. Such a
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
God knows the training hurts, but hang in there. He’s got something important for you to do.
And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. – Joshua 6:2, KJV For the Christian, every wilderness wandering is preparation for our next work
Work on that memory of yours.
And the Lord said to Moses, Thus shall you say to the Israelites, You have seen for yourselves that I have talked with you from heaven. Exodus 20:22, Amplified Bible By the time we read Exodus Chapter 20, God had