by Elizabeth George November 22, 2016
Discouragement is not a respecter of persons or rank. It is contagious and easily contracted. You might even have a case of it today! Here are a few ways you can deal with discouragement: Recognize its source of discouragement—The devil is the enemy of your soul. Resist the temptation to succumb to discouragement—Resist the […]
by Elizabeth George November 17, 2016
I’m sure you know how it feels to make excellent progress on getting all your work done…only to have the phone ring or someone stop by with an urgent need or a heavy burden. What we need at such a busy time is a fresh dose of Jesus! He never seemed to allow what was […]
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by Elizabeth George November 10, 2016
Are you confident in Christ? Are you placing your full trust in Jesus or have you lost sight of your identity with Christ? Are you confidently serving your family, raising your children, ministering your spiritual gifts, and being a bold witness with the authority of Christ? There is absolutely no reason for self-doubt or timidity. Direct […]
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by Elizabeth George November 08, 2016
The world seems to be out of control. This makes it easy to think God doesn’t care about what’s going on, or that He isn’t capable of dealing with it. But God does care. And He is capable of doing whatever He wants—but in His timing. Hear what God told Moses with regard to […]
by Elizabeth George November 03, 2016
I’m sure your days and weeks are long and hard and full. Yet three practices will help you make it through each day. They also cause you to look for and find God’s blessings strewn along your path. Focus on the end. Focus on the overarching end purposes for which you live each day—to serve […]
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by Elizabeth George November 01, 2016
As a leader, how can you afford not to pray? Let these principles from Nehemiah’s remarkable prayer life (found in the Book of Nehemiah) guide you to increased strength as you guide others. Pray to meet the needs of others. Nehemiah’s awareness of the conditions of the people moved him to pray and to […]
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by Elizabeth George October 27, 2016
Jesus, the Master Teacher, instructs us about patience in relationships with problem people, even people He labels as “enemies.” He tells us to love our enemies, even when we’re insulted. He then explains how to do just that: Pray for those who mistreat you (Luke 6:27-28). What is your natural tendency when you are insulted or […]
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by Elizabeth George October 25, 2016
As the saying goes—where there are people, there are problems! So how can we handle the people who cause us pain so we can have harmony? How can we continue to walk by the Spirit and not succumb to the flesh when we are assaulted or annoyed by people? Thank God He gives us the […]
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by Elizabeth George October 20, 2016
One day I paused on the patio at my church to chat with a woman I hadn’t visited with for a while. In seconds I recognized that I was in the presence of a woman whose words left me truly energized spiritually and inspired me to want to rush home, curl up with my Bible […]
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by Elizabeth George October 13, 2016
Whatever issue you’re facing today, whether it is a medical diagnosis or treatment, a physical limitation, a loss in your family, a difficult situation with a spouse or child or friend, a lack of finances … remember: God is faithful (1 Corinthians 10:13). Unfortunately, we are forgetful people. So it helps to purposefully and […]
by Elizabeth George October 11, 2016
When God looks at your life, what does He look for? Not perfection—being a Christian doesn’t mean you don’t sin anymore. Rather, it means sin is no longer the predominant pattern of your life. And God, through His Holy Spirit, helps you. As a Christian, you are a new creature in Christ. Therefore, if anyone […]
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by Elizabeth George October 06, 2016
Do you realize that what we’re thinking about and entertaining in our mind will ultimately show up in our behavior? Here are some practices and decisions that will help you turn your thoughts heavenward. 1. Make a decision each day to seek to dwell on the Lord. Willfully think on God, on His attributes, and […]
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