Did you miss Second mile (I)? The book of Philemon tells of a slave named Onesimus who had run away, but was later converted by Paul and sent back to his master. "Confident of your obedience, I write ...

... in a time crunch, who gets priority, God, or our hobbies? Are we living in a way to show that we love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind and strength or is He taking a back seat? He is worthy of our ...

... more. However, God gave a clear indication of how things had to run (Genesis 2). Nothing can be without God and His word (John 15:5b, Hebrews 1:3). Thus, God culminated His blessings to man by adding ...

... skin pricking. Whatever the situation you may go through, you need to understand it as part of the process of pruning for your soul. Depending on your relationship with God, the cut may be deep or shallow. ...

... to make room for what I love so much. And the struggle has been so real. Fortunately, this month’s theme “When God prunes” compliments the reality of this chapter in my life and how far God has brought ...

... assignments. One common challenge that runs through all decisions of life is fear. If you want to succeed in all spiritual and physical matters, you need to be bold. Be ready for more challenges as you ...

... won that game 3-0, I scored the first goal, then Albert scored a header, and the third was a goal that impressed everyone. Albert went on one on one with the goalkeeper. I was running next to him, he went ...

... program. The last elder just wanted to stay quiet and keep the peace. Disgusted, they just went home and grumbled to their wives. Congregations are always running after the perfect preacher, program ...

... serve (Acts 6:1-6), and everybody is to work! As the old-timers used to say, "Don't know one monkey run no show." In short, everybody's got to work if we are going to grow. Can God count on you to be uncompromising ...

''Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless (KJV) II Peter 3:14 Simon Peter, a bondservant, and apostle ...

... of their sins (Jonah 1:2). Jonah, however, had other plans and tried to run from God because he did not want to have anything to do with the plan to save the Ninevites. Eventually, Jonah ended up going ...

... scoring five runs. In large part, Babe cost his team the game. Wouldn't you know it, the team's fans really let Ruth have it. They booed and shouted at Ruth for his errors and costing the team its victory. ...

... the church is not allowed to “keep company with someone who is a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner" (I Cor. 5:11). Those who sin personally against ...

... complicated things and have explanations for many life issues. God and holiness seem irrelevant to mankind now. People run to God only when there is an issue that is beyond their understanding. Sin has ...

... altar and choose to believe God’s word. Choose to believe that God knows you and will surely bring you relief. As we run to God for refuge, let us know it is to Zion and this includes our full awareness ...

... 4:10,14 Many people hesitate or run from God’s love and calling because of fear, self-doubt, or misunderstanding. In Exodus 4:10, Moses tries to avoid God’s mission, feeling unqualified and unworthy. ...

... two perfect people. It is indeed a commitment of two imperfect beings (man and woman) with the perfect being (God). As a result, we are bound to err along the way but when that happens, let’s not run like ...

"…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (NIV) Isaiah 40:31 The Will of ...

... drought. The elders called for a community prayer meeting to ask God for rain. On the appointed day, people arrived, hopeful yet uncertain—except for one boy. He came running with a wide smile, holding ...

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts." ...