Many seem to think that when God calls, we are going to be a preacher or missionary. But is that truly the case?
If your calling is not that of a preacher or missionary--how have you observed people's reactions?
If you think that being a preache
Read more…Listen to the attached Prayer Minute, then consider the following:
Blessings come to us two ways:
More often than not, we need to be reminded of the many blessings around us. We often forget the little thi
Read more…Listen to Prayer Minute PM#0468 below.
Have you ever heard---- but we have enough prayer?
Does that statement really take into account prayer for personal needs, thanksgving, protective prayer, or prayer for Wisdom? In sharing your thoughts, sha
Read more…Have you ever stopped and looked at what your first thoughts are for the day?
Men, what about how you greet your wives?
Do your thoughts reflect something other than that which will encourage?
Is our morning grumpiness like an old car that ---
Read more…Listen to the attached video and consider the following reflective questions.
Do we withdraw from others because of hurt? Does that withdrawing hinder forgiveness.
Where there is a hurt, can true humility make a difference concerning forgiveness
Read more…Please take time and review the attached video, then consider the following:
How many jump on a goood cause?
Think about that and ask yourself--is the cause just a good cause, or is it one that will encourage others to seek the Lord?
There are
Read more…Have you experienced forgetting something you sensed from the Lord during a time or prayer, or in preparation for prayer?
Have you found ways to help you remember? Tell about them and how you have had success remembering what you sense from the
Read more…I have received e-mails from Christian Friends who are fearful of upcoming events. I remind them of what God's Word says. Also I have observed a number of people searching out a prayer for peace on my websight. With these observations on my mind,
Read more…Listen to the 'Prayer Minute' attached to this lesson, then consider the reflection questions in light of God's Word:
A. Why would telling a person what to do, not be encouraging?
B. Have we learned to recognize when people are communicating "c
Read more…My wife suggested this to me while we were reading a verse from the Book of Proverbs together. Seeking Wisdom through God's word does a lot for us--even if we have trouble sleeping--maybe we should try it.
PM#0438 Can’t Sleep? Prov chapter 3---j
Read more…Several things to consider---
Why is prayer important in working together in unity?
Is humility involved in working together? What are your thoughts?
Why do we need God's help to work in unity?
Read more…PM#0359
Are we really letting the Lord help us--especially where there is much turmoil?
What part in our lives does humility play in getting rid of turmoil?
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Veterans, especially those of the Vietnam era, have many hurts, some open, some hidden. I am thankful that our country is starting to honor its veterans again. That helps and has great meaning to our Vets.
Yet many vets have deep feeling that is
Read more…I once had a wise counselor/pastor share that I had a lot of loose ends in my life. I wasn't ready to accept that, but through loving instruction he showed me that we need to live in forgiveness.
Often times we were never taught that we need to fo
Read more…Hear is a thought to encourage us:
God does hear our prayers when we call on Him with our heart and in truth.
The attached 'Prayer Minute' shares about this thought. Just click on it below.
Read more…PM#0199
What keeps us from seeking God in difficult situations? Ever think about that?
Read more…We have a choice when we face difficult times. One is to face them on our own, or invite God to help us. It seems simple to say let God help us, but that may not be an easy choice for some. Perhaps some may be willing to share how they worked thro
Read more…PM#0202
Ask yourself, are we asking God to daily help us to live for Christ?
Do we give up when faced with difficulties like finances?
Are we willing to let God help us? Or do we do things ourselves and say that God helped us?
Read more…What expressions do we use that seem harmless? Do we ever say expressions like holy smoke or holy cow? Maybe there are other similar expressions that you know of or have used.
Think about this--If we use the word 'holy' before the word cow--could
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