“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” (James 1:2) Yes, we will be tested! I read once that we’re either in a trial, coming out of one or going into one. It’s hard but we need to be tested. Jesus was…
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Replace and Reset
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8 NIV) Have you ever got what’s called an “ear worm”? That’s a song or phrase that gets stuck…
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We Win!
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7) I wrote about “worry” last October but got a different thought about it recently. We all worry…
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Battle Prayer
The Word of God contains promises, encouragement, wisdom, direction and power for those who read and follow it. I have also found that God’s Word provides us with weapons we can use to do battle with the enemy who is always prowling around seeking who he may devour, (1 Peter…
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Be Aware!
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) I have quoted this verse quite a few times when I feel like I’m being tempted in some way. I know that…