John 10:10 NASB 10 “The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly. Ted Turner, the founder of the CNN TV network, tells how he turned against Christianity because of bitterness against God in his younger days. After the death of a […]
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MARK 11:23 NKJ 23 “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, `Be removed …. Too many people think of the Bible only as a Holy book to be revered. So they put it up on a shelf and make sure no one mistreats it. But the Bible is a message from
Sometimes people ask me if I am a “prosperity preacher.” The term “prosperity preacher” is a critical term some use to put down those who preach God’s will is prosperity. After thinking about this, I believe there are only four possible positions on this issue. 1 Preach prosperity is God’s will for people. 2 Preach
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GENESIS 22:14a NLT 14 Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means “the LORD will provide”). One of God’s names is Yahweh-Yireh (also spelled Jehovah Jireh) which means, “the Lord will see to it,” that is, “the Lord will provide.” The Lord sees ahead and provides. That is one of His names! God cares for you,
HEBREWS 13:6 NRSV 6 So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” Can you imagine how things could improve if God Himself was helping you? It can happen. But, to receive God’s help you must cooperate with Him. God is ready,
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NEHEMIAH 8:10 NLT 10 . . . Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” I do not claim it is the only meaning, but one thing the Lord showed me from this verse is that our level of joy is like a thermometer revealing our spiritual strength. If
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EPHESIANS 4:31-32 NCV 31 Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. 32 Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ. As a human who has been hurt, you may find it
PSALM 147:4-5 NIV 4 He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. Sometimes I wonder how God can be mindful of me when there are so many other people for Him to be concerned about. How
HEBREWS 10:23 NKJ 23 . . . He who promised is faithful. The devil is trying to get you to doubt God and His Word. The devil wants you to give up on God, to not trust Him, to not expect Him to do what He said in His Word. Do not give up! God
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NAHUM 1:7 NIV 7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, Much could be said about God. But the first thing we need to realize is that God is good. He is not a bad guy. He is not against you. He is not