Posts with the tag “belief”

"Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people." – 2 Timothy 3:5If you do not like what you are becoming, the world will tell you to change your behavior. Work harder. Try more. Fix yourself. But as a follower of Jesus, you know the truth. Behavior change is not the starting point. Belief is. If you want different results, you have to start with what you believe.Your...  Read More

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." – Romans 12:2You cannot think the same way and expect your life to change. You cannot keep believing the same lies and wonder why you feel stuck. Change does not happen by accident. It happens when you decide that eno...  Read More

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." – Romans 12:2If you have ever been to a doctor for pain, you have probably been asked to rate it on a scale from one to ten. It is a way to measure what you are experiencing. But when it comes to emotions, it is not t...  Read More

"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6   In the journey of faith, God often calls us to undertake tasks that seem beyond our abilities or expertise. These divine callings can be daunting, and we may question our own capabilities. Yet, in these moments, God reminds us of His unwavering promise—H...  Read More

"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old." - Psalm 77:11   As you journey through life, it's vital to carry with you the remembrance of what God has done for you in the past. This practice of recalling His faithfulness and blessings serves as a powerful anchor and source of strength as you move forward in your walk with Him. Psalm 77:11 beautifully encapsula...  Read More

Psalm 56:3 (NIV) - "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."   Trusting God is not always easy. It requires us to relinquish control, step out of our comfort zones, and place our faith in the unseen. If trusting God were effortless, everyone would do it. However, it is precisely this willingness to trust that sets us believers apart. In Psalm 56:3, David declares, "When I am afraid, I put my trus...  Read More

“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” - Matthew 21:22  Have you ever heard one of these “financial gurus” talking about how the billionaires of the world are doing it? They give “inside information” about the strategies of people like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk. There is an interesting phrase these “gurus” like to say when describing the richest of the rich. They will...  Read More

“But Jesus told him, ‘No! The Scripture says, People should not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” - Matthew 4:4I want to ask you one question today: who is shaping your thinking? What source is influencing your mind and thought patterns? We live in this “information age” where new information is available quite literally in the palm of our hands. We can sea...  Read More

“Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests. Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven an- gels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever. And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the ...  Read More

“This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keeps his commands and remain faithful to Jesus. Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’” (Revelation 14:12-13)Yesterday, we talked about sharing your story and sharing the gospel. And what is the gospel, exactly? Gospel means good news. We want to share the good...  Read More