Life lessons are those things which we learn from every day; for example, teaching your children not to run into the street or touch hot objects. The book of Ruth is full of life lessons for us to follow. Take time to study these four simple life lessons today. Do you remember the story of Naomi and Ruth? Naomi’s husband and sons died leaving her alone with her two daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah. Naomi decided to leave Moab and return to her people in Judah and advised the two girls to return to their own people. The life lessons actually began Read More
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For Your Glory
For Your Glory I Would Do Anything – REALLY? So often we sing this song during praise and worship or out of routine or habit. Have you ever stopped to listen to what you are saying? Have you ever asked yourself, “Would I do anything for His Glory”? Have I done anything He’s asked me to do? Ask yourself some questions; you may not like the answers. Am I purposing to do and say things that will bring Him glory? Did you pray for that person who may have missed it or did I instead spread rumors or expose his Read More
Secrets to Answered Prayers #4
Welcome to the 4th and final week of Secrets to Answered Prayers. Answered prayers are very possible, especially if you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you during your prayer time. Prayer secret #4: Give Thanks. As we read through the Lord’s Prayer we find that Jesus taught the disciples to begin their prayer with PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. states, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.” Begin by praising and thanking Him for being your provider (Jehovah Jirah); your peace (Jehovah Shalom); your healer (Jehovah Rophe); your shepherd Read More
Celebrating the Feasts of the Lord
Celebrating the Feasts of the Lord is not common among Christians. In my house, we celebrate Passover or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. As a Christian, I think it is important to understand why God created these Feast days and what the significance is for Christians. Our Passover celebration is based on the fact the Jesus is the Passover lamb. () When we eat the matzo (unleavened bread) we understand the sacrifice which was made for us. Picture the matzo; the holes in the matzo represent the nail holes in His broken body and the stripes in the matzo represent Read More
Prayer Secrets #3: Pray in Faith
Faith begins where the will of God is known. The prayer secret for this week is: Pray in Faith What is faith? “By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom, and goodness of God]” (). It is impossible to please God without Faith, for He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. () You cannot pray beyond your faith. How can you pray when you do not know God’s will for that situation? You can’t claim healing in your body if you do not know that it’s God’s will for you Read More
Answered Prayers: Secret #2
The second secret to answered prayers is to: Pray the Word. Jesus was tempted in the wilderness by Satan and responded by stating, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word which proceeds from the mouth of God” (). The word of God is alive and powerful. If we want answered prayers we must meditate on the Word daily. Search the scriptures to see what the Bible says about your situation and then be sure that this is in your heart and use it when you pray. The only way God works is through His Word. He Read More
