Posts with the tag “expectations”
Greater Than You Can Imagine
by Ed Newton on August 22nd, 2024
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20 Many times, we hear pastors and spiritual leaders tempering expectations about what God wants to do in our lives. They share incredible stories of biblical heroes and modern-day testimonies of God’s miraculous works but often imply that such extraordinary e... Read More
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He is Never Late
by Ed Newton on June 7th, 2024
The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. - Genesis 21:1-2 Have you ever felt like time was running out? Like the window of opportunity had closed, and God's promise was slipping away? If so, you're not alone. Even faithful servants like Abraham and Sar... Read More
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Chasing After God's Best
by Ed Newton on April 23rd, 2024
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33 Life is full of choices. Some are big, some small, but all with the potential to shape our future. And in a world that offers so many options and opportunities, it can be tempting to settle for what seems good in the moment, rather than holding out for God's best. But I want you... Read More
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