Managing Expectations (I)
"Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, ‘Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?’ And He said to them, ‘It is not for you to know times or seasons which ...
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God beyond the visible
... it is faith that ultimately leads to true belief in the realities of the Living God. As we navigate our spiritual journey, may we learn to trust in God's promises even when they are unseen, knowing that ...
The Lord Knows the Heart
... about God's kingdom, and reminds the disciples that the Holy Spirit will soon empower them. Then, Jesus ascends into heaven, leaving the disciples with scripture and prayer. It is important to remember ...
Prayer life
... only be granted if we acknowledge and repent of our sins. (1 John 1:9; Acts 8:22)
Daniel sought God’s will. Heavens respond when we pray according to God's will. Daniel received assurance an answer to ...
Walking in the Path of Blessing
... His promises.
From the text above, we find three "does nots"—things we should avoid if we are to receive God's blessings. These are counsel, way, and seat—with their corresponding verbs: walk, stand, and ...
Say a prayer of thanksgiving
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It is easy to read that passage and condemn the other 9, yet each one of us has probably been guilty of receiving God's blessings and not being as thankful as we should be. We can get to a place in our ...
Give God thanks!
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It is easy to read that passage and condemn the other 9, yet each one of us has probably been guilty of receiving God's blessings and not being as thankful as we should be. We can get to a place in our ...
When we fall short
... we all sin and fall short of God's glory. The key here is not if we sin, but when we sin. What is our response to be? One of the tricks of the enemy is to use your sin against you, to tell you that you ...
Who needs forgiveness?
... if one sin is greater than another. But one thing is clear: "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23). God's standard of perfect obedience is revealed in Jesus Christ. All of us, whether ...
Commitment and wisdom
... are going through hard times we get angry, sad, upset or just emotional in general and we can easily lose control. True wisdom, from a biblical standpoint, is knowing God's will and putting it into practice. ...