Posts with the tag “grow”

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."- 2 Peter 3:18   There is a trendy phrase young basketball players have started to use when a player masters a new move. The phrase “he’s in his bag” or “I’ve added that to my bag” is commonly used when players pull out new moves that others haven’t seen them use before. It’s a way...  Read More

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4   There’s a powerful connection between spending time in God’s Word and the desires of your heart. When you drift away from regularly reading the Bible, it’s easy for your desires to start pulling you in a direction that conflicts with what God wants for your life. You might still know what’s right, but th...  Read More

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." - James 1:2-4   Have you ever wondered why it seems like obstacles and adversity often precede the blessings in our lives? It's not a coincidence...  Read More

"Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old.” - Isaiah 43:18   The old adage reminds us that "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." This timeless wisdom underscores the importance of learning from our history and experiences. When we neglect to glean valuable insights from our past, we risk falling into familiar traps and repeating past mistakes.  The ...  Read More

“So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” - Revelation 3:16  Is your faith stronger than it has ever been? Are you continuing to grow closer to God on a daily basis? What about a weekly basis? At least on a monthly basis, right? So many believers can go weeks, months, and even YEARS without really seeing their faith grow. Why is this? Because they g...  Read More

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” - James 1:2-4 If you are going to renew your mind as Paul talks about in Romans 12, you are going to be tested. As we discussed a few days ago, t...  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 12:2 When you transform and renew your mind and accept the tests that come your way, you will be able to discern the will of God. Today’s key verse says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed...  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 12:2 One thing kids in school hate to hear is, “It’s test day.” Whether it is in class or in life, no one likes to be tested. But it’s testing that reveals how much we have grown. And though God’s tests might...  Read More

 “For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and He will give you victory!” - Deuteronomy 20:4   Are you waiting for victory in your life? Is there an area or maybe multiple areas of your life where you need God to come through for you? Waiting on God can be one of the toughest things we do. We want Him to work and we want Him to work NOW. But if you have ...  Read More

“The one who says he remains in Him should walk just as He walked” (1 John 2:6).Have you ever noticed how kids imitate their parents? They mimic their facial expressions and adopt their speech patterns—even imitate the way they walk.  As a son or daughter of God, we are meant to imitate Jesus. In Ephesians, we’re told to “Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, and walk in love, just ...  Read More