“Anything that becomes a bigger preoccupation in your mind than the truth and knowledge of God, anything that dwarfs His truth and knowledge in your imagination, is a stronghold.”
― Beth Moore, Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk about God’s Deliverance
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Delivered From The Pit
“At some point in our lives, we all need someone who believes in us more than we believe in ourselves. That’s who Jesus is. That’s what Jesus does.” Mark Batterson.
What Happens When Fear Steps In?
“Adversity is a good test of our resiliency, our ability to cope, to stand back up, and to recover from misfortune. Adversity is a painful pedagogue.” Chuck Swindoll.
Too Far To Measure – Can’t Be Done
Excerpt: “I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a canceled note – torn in two, and burned up so that it never can be shown against anyone.” Henry Ward Beecher.
The Forgotten Memory Box
“God will ensure my success in accordance with His plan, not mine.”
― Francis Chan, Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God
Not Always the Shortest Route
“If you take a selfie, you won’t see the version of yourself you are meant to become, no matter what filter you use.” Through The Eyes of a Lion. Facing Impossible Pain. Finding Incredible Power by Levi Lusko.
A Gift – Not A Loan
“Grace releases and affirms. It doesn’t smother. Grace values the dignity of individuals. It doesn’t destroy. Grace supports and encourages. It isn’t jealous or suspicious.” Chuck Swindoll.
Though – Yet – Be That As It May
“If you are in mourning, you have the opportunity to worship in the most powerful way possible: lamentation. This worship isn’t done in order to have God remove the pain. It simply recognizes that God stands in the moment with us. Lamentation elevates God in the presence of our enemies. It brings out a side of God that other forms of worship simply cannot touch.” – Graham Cooke
Do You Have An Eli In Your Life?
Proverbs covers a wide range of topics: Parenting, discipline, family life, self-control, resisting temptation, business matters, words and the tongue, marriage, knowing God, seeking truth and knowledge, wealth and poverty, immorality, and wisdom. They are not meant to teach doctrine but are admonitions and reminders that provide profound guidance on how to live according to godly wisdom.
In The Morning, and the Valley of Beracah
Intercessory prayer takes place in this spiritual world where the battles for our own lives, our families, our friends and our nation are won or lost.