“Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]..” (James 1:2-3). Notice what James does not say. He does not say count it some joy. He does not say rejoice when the trial is manageable, or when the loss is small, or when the diagnosis is treatable. He says count it all joy — the totality, the whole weight of it. Not a fraction carved off and handed to God while we keep the rest for Read More
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God’s Promises: Seedtime and Harvest
God gives both seed and bread to His people.
Millionaire Mindset: God’s Hand or Heart
Millionaire mindset week three. Are we seeking God’s hand or His heart? We have already established that God wants His people to prosper. We know that He gives us seed to sow, the power to create wealth, and a plan for our success. If you missed the previous posts, find them here and here. Let’s discuss why it’s not working. It’s time for some reality. The Bible says if you bring your tithes, He will open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it (Malachi 3:10). Furthermore, Read More
Pruning: The Fruit Bearing Process
Has God been pruning your life? To grow and flourish into your purpose, there will be pruning in your life, in every area. This is done so you can bear even greater fruit and a greater harvest (). You don’t want to carry dead weight around or anything that’s dried up or dead that’s not bearing fruit. These dead things become a hindrance and a weight. It will eventually drain all the life out of you. Be careful what you hang around and what you allow through your ear and eye gate and into your heart(spirit). So, when God says “let Read More