by Elizabeth George September 04, 2014
When you pray to God, you are talking to someone you can’t see. So prayer is the purest form of faith, which is described as “being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). Yet the faith of prayer is not based on vivid imagination or wishful […]
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by Elizabeth George September 02, 2014
One of my passions is the small-but-powerful book of Proverbs. That’s because Proverbs is considered to be “the wisdom book” of the Bible. And I don’t know about you, but I’ve already made enough mistakes to last a lifetime. Frankly, I would like to make as few as possible between now and my last days […]
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by Elizabeth George August 28, 2014
What usually comes to mind when you think about David? If you’re like me, you tend to think about David’s “macho” achievements. He fought a lion and a bear. He felled a giant. He was a mighty man of war, conquering many foes. He was feared by his enemies. He was one of the greatest […]
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by Elizabeth George August 26, 2014
Do you know what your purpose is? Can you boldly declare, “For this I was born” and know what the “this” is? Jesus could! He clearly stated, “For this cause I was born” when He was questioned by Pilate (John18:37). Jesus went on to say, “I have come into the world, that I should bear […]
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by Elizabeth George August 21, 2014
You are called to live boldly by different standards—God’s standards. Yes, it will be difficult, but such hardship is nothing compared to what you’ll gain—God’s blessing for your obedience and a clear conscience for doing what is right. The secret of obedience is that what God expects you to do, He also enables you to do. The strength to obey Him comes from Him. […]
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by Elizabeth George August 19, 2014
You, my friend, are a truly special woman! Do you know how I know? Because you are pursuing grace and peace by spending time in these devotions and in God’s Word. When God lives within you, His Spirit causes you to yearn for a gentle calm in your life. Are you struggling or suffering? Are you facing a painful loss? A common response women have when they’re […]
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by Elizabeth George August 14, 2014
Because following God in obedience has its challenges, it’s the less-traveled path. Disobedience, on the other hand, is the more well-worn way. In fact, it is characterized by gridlock! Why? Because it’s the easy way out. It’s the road we’re tempted to take when things get sticky or uncomfortable or confusing. It’s the path of least resistance. And […]
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by Elizabeth George August 12, 2014
Laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. —1 Peter 2:1-3 Are you thirsty? Are you craving time in God’s Word? Peter instructs us to yearn for […]
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by Elizabeth George August 07, 2014
If you struggle with obeying God, ask Him to give you His strength to obey His commands. That strength will come as you… Faithfully read God’s Word Faithfully hear the teaching of God’s Word Faithfully seek wise counsel from God’s Word Faithfully deal with sin [OMIT in your life] as revealed in God’s Word Can you see how the Bible is such an important part of every-day life? Your willingness to obey the Lord is key to experiencing God’s […]
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by Elizabeth George August 05, 2014
No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and [money]. —Luke 16:13 Whether we acknowledge it or not, nothing that is ours is truly ours. A steward is “one […]
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by Elizabeth George July 31, 2014
Do you ever think about the fact that God knows, in advance, everything that will happen? That means there is nothing that takes God by surprise – even the difficult crises in your life. So when you find yourself worried about tomorrow, lift your cares up to the Lord. He already knows the future, and […]
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by Elizabeth George July 24, 2014
When we first meet Stephen in the Bible, he is selected by the early church apostles to take care of the needs of the widows in Jerusalem (Acts 6:1-6). Later we see him standing before the rulers of Israel and powerfully admonishing them for their unbelief in Christ (Acts 7:2-53). Also consider Priscilla and Aquila, […]
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