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James 1:3-4 says “…the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” We can see from this that God can actually ...
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Difficulties abound in life, but take heart! (Part 2)
... that 'As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance...' (James 5:11). Thus, faithfulness to the end will yield a reward that will be lasting. (Rev. 2:10) ...
Difficulties abound in life, but take heart! (Part 1)
... over us and will never leave nor forsake any (Heb. 13:5). Tribulation produces a cascade of virtues including perseverance, proven character and hope (Rom. 5:3,4). And through it all, Job got drawn to ...
What do you desire for?
"One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple." (NKJV) Psalm ...
Learn to love
... hearts are attuned to what God is teaching us, our marriage and our homes can help us learn sacrificial love, forgiveness, servanthood, and perseverance. Marriage is a sacred tool that helps us grow spiritually ...
Fighting temptation
"When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me”, for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and ...
Eyes on the Prize not the Price
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.(NIV) Hebrews ...
Standing out from the crowd
“You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by the crowd to twist justice.” (NLT) Exodus 23:2
Being a part of a group in undertaking ...
Daniel’s Inspiration - Prayer
... has helped us to understand that we need to have a purpose, principles and perseverance to remain faithful in our Lord Jesus. Another arsenal for our Christian journey is Prayer. Many speak of it as the ...
Talk it over with Christ
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” (NLT) Matthew 7:7
I have had the desire to write ...
And now about prayer!
Matthew 6:5-13
When the disciples asked Jesus for directions on how to pray, our Master took the effort to teach them some basic principles that constitute an effective prayer life. These principles ...
His Will requires our patience
... child Samuel, who became a great prophet in Israel.
Ruth decided to leave her people to follow Naomi who had lost all her family in Moab. The future was blurred for Ruth but through obedience and perseverance, ...
God uses our today to shape our tomorrow
"The women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the Lord, who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel!"(NIV) Ruth 4:14
Many times, when the road gets ...
A Strong Faith
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James 1:3-4 says “…the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” We can see from this that God can actually ...
Not perfect yet
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; ...
The blessing of trials
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that ...
Spiritual Investment
“Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not ...
Finish the Race
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry (NIV) Ephesians 4:26.
People seek God because they want to enjoy the providence, provisions and escape the judgment ...
Value your calling
... love with all diligence of heart and mind by making our calling sure and valuable.
It is also our duty to abound in perseverance, godliness, virtue, and self-control and also grow in the knowledge and ...
…As unto the Lord
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” (ESV) Colossians 3:23
In our times, many categorize work as secular. And by that, it is designed to mean no relationship at all with ...