by Elizabeth George August 19, 2015
I am a part of a men’s Saturday morning Bible study at my church. The study started at 7:00 am, so I have to leave home at 6:30 to get there on time. Each Saturday as I drive to the church, my route takes me by a golf course that was filled with men playing golf and a lineup of carts waiting to […]
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by Elizabeth George August 17, 2015
Have you ever seen a speeding car with the bumper sticker that says, “Please be patient-God is not finished with me yet!”? If that law-breaking driver is a child of God, then the theology of the bumper sticker is correct. From the moment of your salvation, God is in the process of conforming you into the […]
by Elizabeth George August 12, 2015
Over the years I’ve traveled to India 15 times for ministry. Because of my deep interest in India, my eye was drawn to this story that speaks of doing your best at whatever God calls you to do. A missionary from India told about an army officer who stopped to have his shoes shined by a […]
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by Elizabeth George August 11, 2015
Jesus tells us to pray in times of trouble. He “told His disciples a parable…that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). Praying instead of giving up means looking to God in times of trouble. This kind of praying keeps us from caving in. I once read a story about a young […]
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by Elizabeth George August 06, 2015
Apathy is such a subtle challenge. In fact, it is so subtle that I didn’t even see it coming until it was too late. Let me explain. I went away to college to study to become a pharmacist. I fully intended to continue my habit of going to church and being active in student ministry. […]
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by Elizabeth George August 04, 2015
Do you wonder what to pray about or how to get started? Here are a few tried and true suggestions. Start with God first: “Lord, thank You for loving me. I look around in amazement at Your lovely creation. Thank You for Your sacrifice so I can know You.” Consider your relationship with Him: “Lord, […]
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by Elizabeth George July 30, 2015
I love to run. In fact, I’ve been a runner since high school. Well, one bright sunny California Saturday, I decided I would see just how far I could run. So off I went running… five… ten… fifteen miles… It was at the 15-mile mark that I figured it was time to head for home. One […]
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by Elizabeth George July 28, 2015 1 Comment
I have found David… a man after My own heart, who will do all My will. Acts 13:22 God’s words about David were spoken in startling contrast to the character of the reigning king of Israel, Saul. Here’s a little background information. Speaking on behalf of God, the prophet Samuel rebuked Saul for failing to obey […]
by Elizabeth George July 23, 2015
He who finds a good wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22 Let’s revisit your courtship with your wife. Did you strive to be her best friend? I know you did! You were probably a little jealous if she spent time with any person other than you. Did you like being in her company and […]
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by Elizabeth George July 21, 2015
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her… Ephesians 5:25 To be honest, I can’t remember much about my wedding or what was said during the ceremony—it’s all a blur in my mind. I do, however, remember coming into the church from a side entrance with the […]
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by Elizabeth George July 16, 2015
As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:10 What makes a person a hero? A person doesn’t become a hero because he or she decides to. No, a hero is born when some incident occurs, and he or she answers […]
by Elizabeth George July 14, 2015
Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because… your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Everyone has a hero or two. And an amazing thing about heroes is that most of them have hearts that serve. Joan of Arc loved God, served God, and fought valiantly as […]