Jacob, an opportunist
As we delve into the scriptures, we witness Jacob’s competitive nature, driving him to impatience with God’s plan for his life. This competitiveness became increasingly evident as he grew older.
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Trust
Is Anything too Hard? (Part II)
In Genesis 17, the scripture tells us that Abraham laughed when God told him that Sarah was going to have a child. In the next chapter, Sarah laughs, too. The promise of God, which would have given them hope years ago, now sounded like a mere joke. It was not believable anymore. The Lord was gracious; He didn’t punish them for their unbelief, but He wasn’t joking! …
Lessons from Rebekah’s Life (Part III)
Rebekah had formed a habit of manipulating her way through life, but she found out the hard way that she could not control the outcomes of her choices! …
Lessons from Rebekah’s Life (Part II)
How important is it to you to get your way!? And what are you willing to do to make it happen!? Rebekah teaches us a lesson about getting her way and the price she had to pay for it! …
Psalm 37
Psalm 37 is a powerful passage of scripture that is instructive and encouraging. It also warns us about not getting distracted by the actions of those who do evil. This passage of scripture is great to meditate on, memorize some of the verses, and hold on to what the Lord speaks to you right now.
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Possessing Hope in a Hopeless World (Part IV)
The book of Jeremiah teaches us the importance of hoping in God and the blessings it brings to our lives!
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Dealing with Insecurities (Part II)
We live in insecure times, and many voices compel people into action to be sure they don’t miss out on anything. The truth is that when someone takes matters into his/her own hands and tries to make something happen, there is a greater chance of missing out on what the Lord wants to do in their lives. …
God’s Rest and Work (Part III)
Salvation and being born-again opens the door to the rest of God. When we accept Jesus as our Savior and Lord, our spirit man comes alive, and we come to a place of rest in God. However, as we begin to walk with God, the circumstances of life can push us to lose our peace and rest. The good news is that Jesus provided a solution for maintaining our peace and rest in life. He told us that we can be yoked with Him. …
A Surrendered Life (Part I)
When we come to Jesus and accept Him as our Lord and Savior, we are full of joy and excitement to surrender our lives to Him. The truth is that surrendering our lives to the Lord is not a one-time event, but it is a daily decision that requires intentionally yielding our will to His will. …
God and Government – The News Media & the Danger of Bias
The freedom of the press and the public trust go hand-in-hand. The press has the privilege of being free to report what it deems significant to Americans. And we should expect and demand that the news media provide truthful information and nothing but the truth! We should not tolerate bias in the new media with content, selection, or tone. …
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