Faith /Purpose
At that time a severe famine struck the land of Canaan, forcing Abram to go down to Egypt, where he lived as a foreigner" (Gen 12:10).
"The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you"(Gen 12:1).
The next day, the firstborn said to the younger, ‘Behold, I lay last night with my father. Let us make him drink wine tonight also. Then you go in and lie with him, that we may preserve offspring from our father.’ So they made their father drink wine that night also (Gen 19:32-36) Read more..
"Lot chose for himself the whole Jordan Valley to the east of them. He went there with his flocks and servants and parted company with his uncle Abram" (Gen 13:11).
“And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt. Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance (Gen 41:33-36) Read more
We all have had expectations about people and situations. However, if our expectations are not appropriately directed, we run the risk of losing faith in the same individual, community, or cause that we previously held dear. Judas appeared dissatisfied with both his earthly master and the strategies He was employing to create His kingdom. But the Lord's love for Him and the others did not waver until the very end.
Loving others is a choice you get to make. You cannot be forced to love someone. And nothing can stop you from loving someone that you have chosen to love. Not even the person. Loving Judas to the end was a choice the Lord made.
Why do we make choices and decisions that hurt ourselves and others? Why does the Lord allow bad things to happen? The ability to choose is a powerful gift that God the Father, in His love, has bestowed upon you and me.
Do you feel like no one loves you? You are not alone.? Many people spend years of their lives searching for love. The truth is, you are loved by God more than you can ever imagine.
Why should you stay away from sin? Living a sin-free life is a decision that you need to make if you want to grow and impact other lives for good. Sin was dealt with on the cross so we can walk in total victory.
How do you live in this world full of sin now that you have been given a fresh start? How do you navigate your life so that, at home and at work, you are living to honor the Lord? The Lord taught His disciples that as long as they put the kingdom first, their needs would be provided. Read more
We have all been there. We pray, pour out our hearts, and wait with hope—but it seems like nothing happens. This feeling can be especially overwhelming when our prayers are for our families, our children, or situations that feel urgent. It is easy to wonder, “God, are You really listening?” But the truth is, even when we cannot see the answer right away, God is at work. Waiting on God’s timing and trusting His unseen hand can be hard, but it’s also where our faith grows strongest. Read and find out how Abraham managed his expectations even though there was no physical proof that his request had been granted.
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