Lift Others Up
We live in an exciting time in history. Why do I say that? Because we have the capability to reach more people than ever through the internet. With social media, we can encourage other Christians any time we want. We can post statements about the Lord that can be shared with thousands of people with one press of a button. At first I did not embrace this idea. I felt overwhelmed with the idea of having “one more thing to do”. I was stressed out already with all the other commitments, chores, and obligations that I have in my life. So now, I have ...
God prepares a plate of experiences
Peggy Steele, our bookkeeper at Children's Bible Ministries shares some food for thought. Jeremiah 29:11 "I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you." "Last night during family devotions, I called my daughters to the table and set a plate in front of each. In the center of the table I placed a collection of food: some fruit, some raw vegetables, and some Oreo cookies. 'Every day,' I explained, 'God prepares for us a plate of experiences. What kind of plate do you most enjoy?' The answer was easy. Sara put three cookies on ...
God’s Inner Rest
Here is a reminder from our bookkeeper, Peggy Steele on God’s blessing of inner peace and rest. Yesterday’s devotional message came at a perfect time as my heart was heavy with concerns. God used it to remind me that He is Sovereign and I can trust Him. “One of the great blessings of God that comes to you is inner rest. As the dew only settles when the night winds are still, so His refreshment comes as our spirits are quiet before Him---free of strife, worry, anxiety, or fear. Rest is the blessing of calm in the midst of life’s ...
God’s Perfect Plan
Three ingredients in God’s Perfect Plan: 1 Commitment a. First, personally accept God’s forgiveness and become a child of the King. b. Secondly, practice “servant hood” desiring to daily seek His direction and will. c. Consider Esther 4:14-16 and Romans 12:2 2. Courage a. The enablement of my faith to do what God requires of me for He which hath performed a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. b. The knowledge that Satan will do all he can to defeat our courage to make us feel uncertain and fearful. c. Daily seek God’s ...
Do Not Be Anxious
22 And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Luke 12:22-23
