My wife and I take care of our two young grandkids after school until one of their parents comes to pick them up after work. Still, after raising a house full of kids, we can usually tell when one of them swaps “is” for “if.” “Pawpaw, Gramma said it is okay for me to have some ice […]
Category: Promises
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You Have My Word
Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address highlights the significance of words, reflecting their enduring power even amid conflict. The article emphasizes that language conveys intent, influencing actions and beliefs. It urges Christians to value their words, advocating for careful speech to maintain credibility and integrity, as God’s promises provide certainty by His Word.
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Reserved Seating
New Christians don’t start off standing. Paul writes of that at the end of Ephesians. New believers don’t start off walking. Paul urges all of us in Ephesians, chapter four, to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called.
Posted inPerseverance, Promises
Cast Thy Bread Upon the Waters
Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon, provides a valuable promise in 11:1. The lesson is delayed gratification as part of God’s plan, embracing obedience and patience.
Posted inCovenant, Promises
Half of The World
Even today, we see how God’s promises to Abraham are active in new ways, such as the Abraham Accords.
Posted inGrace, Peace, Promises
Relax, Refresh, Renew
Some men from our church home regularly meet for breakfast every Friday. Recently, one of the guys was diagnosed with bone cancer. As you can imagine, this news was a fierce blow to him and his family. Many people have joined in asking the Father for his healing. If you feel led, please remember him […]
Posted inDeliverance, Promises, Trust
Misplaced Expectations
The Bare Facts Isaiah was a prophet of God. One day, God gave him an almost unimaginable message. In the twentieth chapter of Isaiah, we learn that the LORD told Isaiah to “Take off the sackcloth from your body and the sandals from your feet.” And he did so, going around stripped and barefoot.1” He […]
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Beware of a Pernicious Promise
Promises are a powerful tool. They can be used as a form of motivation and they are often seen as an expression of love. However, promises can also be harmful, especially when we make them without thinking about their consequences. The problem is that we often make promises without thinking about the consequences. We may […]
