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Expect good things to happen every day! One of the special qualties of God's servants was this expectation.
Notice What They Expected: Abraham expected to become the father of many nations ... and it happened. Isaac expected his servant to return with a bride for him...and it happened Jacob expected God to bless him as he wrestled with an angel that scary night...and it happened. Moses parents expected their son to surviv…
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We saw the mighty oceans roar one day on our hike along the Napali Coast.
They were the largest waves I have ever seen in my life.
They roared like the sound of a jet plane at SFO.
They burst high into the air 40 feet and more.
They came onto shore with ever increasing power.
We could see their beauty in the sunlight and feel the thunder in our ears. We could sense the energy and tremble at the irresistible force.
I experienced a huge lesson from Almighty God with His Almight…
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"Give as freely as you have received" What have you received this past week?
Well, let me see. I have received love, joy, and peace. Also three meals a day,a warm bed and roof over my head. I have received phone calls from my friends. I have received forgiveness from God and others. I have received patience and love from my spouse.
There is a long list from which I benefit. Sin…
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"What I believe about God is the most important thing about me." These are the words of the famous author, A. W. Tozer.
If I believe that God is some kind of an evil judge just waiting to punish people and send them to hell, then I am probably a vindictive, bitter, and critical person who is wanting to pay back everyone who wrongs me.
If I believe God is loving, kind and patient, waiting for people to get their act together so they can enjoy God and heaven someday, then I am probably also…
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Here are 5 steps to an exciting year ahead!
1] Step up and impact another life. Everyone has a calling to share God's love with others. Be an ambassador in 2008.
2] Step up and pursue your deep desires. Go after that God given hidden dream. Everyone has them. They have to do with your gifts and talents.
3] Step up and face the giants. Everyone has hindrances and obstacles standing in the way of dreams. Go slay the giants in 2008. Don't let them rob you of another year.
4] Step up and…
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1] This Christmas "do all to the glory of God" 1Cor. 10:31
2] Give without regard to receiving back again. Acts 20:35
3] Focus on the purpose of Christmas "to worship the Lord and serve Him only" Matt. 4:10
4] "Consider others as more important than yourself" Phil. 2:3
5] Prioritize your schedule so God comes first. Matt. 6:33
6] Be proactive to stress through prayer. "pray about everything" 1Thes.5;1
7] Consider stress as an opportunity to live by faith. "it is impossible to p…
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"It is more blessed to give than to receive". Those were the words of Jesus.
So what are you giving this year? Mary gave her life. Joseph gave his obedience. Shepherds gave their worship. Wisemen gave their treasures.
It all started with God the Father. "For God so loved the world that He gave... His only Son".
We learn to give from our Heavenly Father. God gave us everything when He gave His Son Jesus to the world.
So what are you giving this year for Christmas? The real joy of l…
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It is easy to live in paranoia. Fear is everywhere.
However consider this, believers should not fear. They should be risk takers,and people of great faith,and those who walk in obvious trust. This amounts to living on the edge for God.
Remember, "trust God with all your heart" "live as sheep in the midst of wolves" and prepare to do battle with the "Goliaths" of life.
Our lives are full of faith filled risks. We can't succeed without potential failure. We can't have victory without po…
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And everyone wants to know the secret! Tell me the secret of..... great wealth, a wonderful marriage, terrific popularity, a lucrative job, etc.
But here is a secret greater than all secrets combined. It goes beyond all expectations and covers all circumstances.
"For this is the secret: Christ in you, and this is your assurance that you will share his glory" Col.1:27 NLT
Imagine living out this secret every day in every way. Christ in you while solving problems, at work, at home, at …
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What a great time of year. Here is a list for which to give thanks.
We give thanks because no one can stand against God's people. Romans 8:31
We give thanks because God reclaimed us at the greatest cost to Himself. v.32
We give thanks because God promised to give His children "all things". v.32
We are humbled because of the right standing we enjoy in His presence. v.33
We are thankful because Jesus offers to be our best friend. v.34
We are blessed because not…