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Many wonder why David would be considered a man after God’s own heart. After all, he was an adulterer (2 Samuel 11:1-5), murderer (2 Samuel 11:15), and did not always please God (2 Samuel 24). From the scriptures we learn that David accredited his success to the Lord, but he owned up to his mistakes Read more

It’s important to resist the urge to say anything right when we feel like it to just get it off our chest. Wisdom tells us to be patient and wait for the best time to approach a matter with our words. If we are too hasty, we get our feeling off our chest, but at Read more

God gives the same promise of His presence to all believers. Not only is He with us, but He also dwells in us by the power of His Holy Spirit. Romans 8:38-39 tells us: “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor Read more

Much of our worry isn’t only in the thought that something bad will happen, but even more that we won’t be able to control it. We’re left feeling helpless if we base our security on our own ability and forget that although, no, we are not in control, we do know Who is. We can’t Read more

When we are close to God, know Him intimately, and are filling our hearts and minds with His truth, we don’t have space to fill ourselves with the lies of this world that feed our desire to sin. We need to be partaking in the living water of Jesus and the bread of life (which Read more

When Joshua was called to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, God told Joshua not to be afraid and to be courageous. God says to Joshua: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Read more

Encouragement may sound like a fluffy term, but it simply means to give support, confidence, or hope. Before leading the Israelites into the Promised Land, God commanded Joshua not to be discouraged. (Joshua 1:9) Courage is a very important fuel for believers to live out God’s purpose for our lives, and the enemy knows this. Read more

I’m sure you have a lot to do today, and you may be trying to figure out how you will get it all done. But before you do that, remember why you’re doing it in the first place. Colossians 3:17 tells us: “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name Read more

One of the greatest lies of the enemy is to convince you that the good work you are doing is not good at all. That you’re wasting your time, not making a difference, that is doesn’t matter. If he can discourage you from your kingdom work, he disables you of the joy and hope that Read more

Our thoughts are powerful enough to impact the course of our lives, which is why Philippians 4:8 gives a lengthy list of the things believers should be thinking about.  Still, we must not miss the point that our thoughts, as powerful as they are, will never supersede the will of God. Praise God for that Read more