by Elizabeth George March 06, 2014
Discover this new kind of power — humility. In 1 Peter 5:5-6, Peter says: Be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. As Saint Augustine […]
by Elizabeth George March 04, 2014
One of my favorite words in the English language is “bittersweet.” It’s sort of like the well-known announcement, “I’ve got good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” This picturesque term always reminds me that many occurrences in life fall simultaneously into the glad/sad category, bringing forth both emotions at once. We wonder, […]
by Elizabeth George February 27, 2014
As we consider the husband/wife relationship of Isaac and Rebekah, we are tempted to ask, “How can a relationship begin so beautifully… and end so badly?” (See Genesis 24-25.) Their marriage began as an answer to earnest prayer and God’s sure leading. And you can almost hear swelling music as Rebekah first spotted her husband-to-be from a distance, leaped […]
by Elizabeth George February 25, 2014
One thousand years before Jesus came to earth, King Solomon gave his understanding of what is needed to receive guidance from God. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Solomon said […]
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by Elizabeth George February 20, 2014
What situation do you face today? Has someone you love fallen sick? Are you concerned about your child’s behavior? Are you holding on to a hurt from the past? Just as Christ’s strength is sufficient for all you endure, it is sufficient to get you through each day. Not one day goes by that I […]
by Elizabeth George February 18, 2014
How do you find and live out God’s will? The steps that follow may seem obvious, but they are God’s sure path to the center of His will. Begin with God’s Word. Give God’s Word a reigning position in your day, your time, your thoughts, your dreams, your goals, and your heart. At the beginning […]
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by Elizabeth George February 13, 2014
A study of Abraham and Sarah, a couple after God’s own heart, paints an extraordinary portrait! No other marriage in the Bible is given as much space. In the 13 chapters that detail their lives up until Sarah’s death, we get a glimpse of the epic tale of their love, their trials, their partnership, and […]
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by Elizabeth George February 11, 2014
God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of…love. 2 Timothy 1:7 Paul wrote this message to Timothy to encourage him to refuse to be intimidated and fearful. He reminded Timothy that God had already given him a powerful resource to combat his fear. Love. And here’s some really super news: God has […]
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by Elizabeth George February 06, 2014
What does God’s grace do besides equip us to get through hard times? What does grace accomplish? God’s grace saves you. The Bible says we “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23), but praise God! By His grace He offers us salvation: “For by grace you have been saved […]
by Elizabeth George February 04, 2014
Who do you depend on to get through life? The Apostle Paul, a humble servant and “prisoner” of the Lord, considered himself to be “God-sufficient.” His confidence was securely rooted in the Lord and His sovereign providence over his life. As a man who walked with Jesus, Paul could cope with anything life threw at […]
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by Elizabeth George January 30, 2014
I’m sure you’ve faced a difficult situation or had a meeting or a rigorous commitment you needed to brave. How encouraging it is when you have family and friends nearby to support and encourage you! Their presence provides a stimulus to do your best and promotes the courage to do the right thing. As great […]
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by Elizabeth George January 28, 2014
Like me, you get up every day, go to your closet, and select the clothes you’ll wear for the day. Well, you need to do the same thing spiritually. Here’s a partial list of God’s approved wardrobe: Put on the new man (Ephesians 4:24). Put on a gentle and quiet spirit (1 Peter 3:4). Put […]
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