Monthly Archives: October 2015

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no foe can withstand]” (Psalm 91:1). At times we all need a secret place to run to. We need this place to get away from the clamor and confusion that attacks our faith and encroaches on our stability. God has made just such a place for us to go, and it is in our hearts. We…..

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What do we do when diabolical fear overtakes our emotions and the feeling of being overwhelmed seems to paralyze our faith? At times like these, our fear feels larger than our trust and faith in God. When Jesus entered Gethsemane, Satan violently attacked Him. The adversary struck Jesus vehemently, using the power of terror and fear in an attempt to stop Jesus’ sacrificial offering. In the garden, the Lord cautioned His disciples about the tempter’s power, and counseled with word and example how…..

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It is inevitable that our faith in God will be tried while living in this world. Sometimes during personal trial, when negative thoughts seem to take over our minds and emotions; we find ourselves being overcome with doubting thoughts and feeling fear, which sets us up for unbelief in God’s faithfulness to see us through and bring good out of the bad. Because of the longevity of King David’s trials, he began to doubt God’s faithful love and to believe…..

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We are ever in the process of being renewed and remolded into a fuller and more perfect likenesses of Him who created us. This process is a cooperative work between God and His children. For our part, we must learn to “let go and let God” do the transforming work that we need in our souls and minds. If it is our desire to grow spiritually and have our lives continually evolve into His likeness, we must learn to humble…..

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