HOW TO CONFRONT CRITICISM AND LIES? The fifth time, Sanballat’s servant came with an open letter in his hand, and this is what it said: “There is a rumor among the surrounding nations, and Geshem tells me it is true, that you and the Jews are planning to rebel and that is why you are building…
WE SHOULD BE INTENTIONAL “So I am planning to build a Temple to honor the name of the Lord my God, just as he had instructed my father, David. For the Lord told him, ‘Your son, whom I will place on your throne, will build the Temple to honor my name.’” (1 Kings 5:5 NLT)…
THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH AGAIN “The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.” (Psalm 29:11 NLT) Throughout the years, there have been many times where my peace has been threatened, but this verse says that He gives me His peace. On those occasions, I was not sure whether I…
WHY SING TO GOD? “What will you gain if I die, if I sink into the grave? Can my dust praise you? Can it tell of your faithfulness?” (Psalm 30:9 NLT) 1.-Because He has freed me from great problems and enemies. I am still alive and have strength to fulfill my purpose in God. “I…
THAT IS HOW RESENTFUL PEOPLE DIE “When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey, went to his hometown, set his affairs in order, and hanged himself. He died there and was buried in the family tomb.” (2 Samuel 17:23 NLT) Ahithophel got offended because no one paid attention to…
PROMISES YET TO BE FULFILLED God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? (Numbers 23:19 NLT). Many of us have received a word or believed…
DISCIPLINE YOUR EMOTIONS Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated. (Proverbs 14:17 NLT) Life is like an airplane going through turbulence. Sometimes there are rises and falls, but in all situations the pilot must remain calm in order to control the airplane. In the same way, we should learn to control ourselves during…
WHY DO I STRESS SO MUCH? The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? (Psalm 27:1 NLT). There are days on which my stress level is higher than others. There are occasions where life’s problems and…
PATIENCE WITH MISTAKES FROM MY YOUTH Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord. (Psalms 25:7 NLT). I remember when I accidentally caused a fire in my house and my stepmother ended up hospitalized with serious burns all over…
THE CONSEQUENCES OF BEING OFFENDED AND RESENTFUL And though Absalom never spoke to Amnon about this, he hated Amnon deeply because of what he had done to his sister. (2 Samuel 13:22 NLT) Conflicts should be resolved. We cannot hold on to them in our hearts because then we become full of bitterness and resentment,…