Hope is the reliable anchor for our souls. There are those who see the Christmas season as the season of perpetual hope; others, not so much. Scripture tells us in Hebrews 6:16 – 19 that Jesus is that HOPE, “Among men it is customary to swear by something greater than themselves. So in this matter, God, wishing to show beyond doubt that his plan was unchangeable, confirmed it with an oath. So that by two utterly immutable things, the word of God and the oath of God, who cannot lie, we who are refugees from this dying world might have Read More
Category: Words that Inspire
Words can either give life or take life. Find inspiration from studying God’s word
21 Days: Waiting for your Breakthrough
21 days does not seem like a long time when you think in terms of months or years; however, 21 days can seem like an eternity when waiting for your breakthrough. Why 21 days? Here are some things I know about 21 days: Habits can be formed or broken It’s equivalent to 504 hours Daniel prayed and fasted for 21 days (Daniel 10) before he had a breakthrough I want to focus on Daniel and waiting for your breakthrough. If you study the book of Daniel, you will discover Daniel was of royal blood; however, as a young boy, he Read More
Give Thanks To God, For His Mercy Endures Forever
Give thanks to God, for His mercy endures forever. As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to inspire you to commit to being thankful. Take time every day to tell someone what you are thankful for. For each post this month I will include scriptures about giving thanks to God. One of my favorite scriptures on thankfulness is Psalm 136. The Word of God challenges us to always giving thanks because God is always so faithful and His mercy (loving kindness) endures forever. This scripture contains 26 verses and God assures us of His enduring mercy 26 times. This is a truth Read More
Three Ways God Does Not Lead His People
Do you know the ways God does not lead His people? God’s Word is filled with ways He leads His people. God leads us through visions (), the Word (), and the Holy Spirit (). The Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, the One called alongside to assist us, leads us using the inward witness. I call this the ‘yucky feeling’ you get when you know something is not right and you should not move forward. God forewarns us when we are approaching danger; we must have ears to hear. However, God does not lead His people through: Fleecing (): As Christians, Read More
Destined for Greatness: How to Discover Your Purpose
We are destined for greatness. God created each of us with a purpose in mind. Why are you here? You are here because there is a problem you were created to solve. You are probably asking, What problem? How do you discover your purpose? 1. Ask God (). Earnestly pray in line with the Word; asking God to reveal it to you (). God called you to a plan greater than yourself. Jeremiah was called to be a prophet to the nations, even before he was born (). Joseph was told to name the Messiah, Jesus, because He was to save Read More
Elephants: Challenge Them
Elephants are very large mammals. They are herbivores and spend the majority of their day eating. In this post, I want to discuss ‘The Elephants in the Room’. Many people have asked where this term originated and what it actually means. According to one source, the phrase is relatively new, possibly originating in the 20th century. As for the meaning, it is fairly obvious; ‘Ignoring an obvious problem and failing to address an issue which is as big as an elephant’. One such elephant that is currently standing in many rooms is the upcoming election. There are many sides and Read More