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by Elizabeth George January 18, 2013
If you take time to sit at Jesus’ feet and be filled by God’s Spirit as you study the written Word, and if you focus on overcoming internal obstacles to doing God’s work, you will never lack for ministry. God’s fullness in you will naturally overflow into the lives of others. However, sometimes God calls […]
by Elizabeth George January 09, 2013
Ladies, you may already be pursuing God’s purpose in Titus 2:3-5, which we discussed in our last post. But as a follow-up, you might also want to ask yourself, “Who, not what, is my Purpose?” Am I faithfully serving those in my path who are part of my purpose—my family, my church, my co-workers and […]
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by Elizabeth George January 04, 2013
The New Year is a great time to take a long look in the mirror. As you pause to consider your heart, ask: Do I want my life to make a difference? Do I want to live for God? Do I desire to positively influence those in my family, my circle of friends, my church, […]
by Elizabeth George January 02, 2013
We are often distracted from a focused purpose by daily concerns. But, think about it. If God has placed a purpose before you, He will be faithful to grant you His provision to progress in this purpose. Paul wrote that “God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” […]
by Elizabeth George December 28, 2012
I praised God when our pastor encouraged those who had accepted Christ as savior this past year to come forward and light a candle during the Christmas service. I was thrilled to see children and adults of all ages had made that significant life-changing decision this year. For years after I became a Christian, I […]
by Elizabeth George December 24, 2012
As fleshly humans, our natural tendency is to take care of our own needs first. We like to make sure there is plenty of time for the things we want to do. Then if we have any time or energy left over, we might be willing to use it to serve someone else. But in […]
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by Elizabeth George December 21, 2012
Who is the most important man who ever lived? Without a doubt it’s Jesus Christ! As such, Jesus could also have been the most isolated, insulated, protected person who ever lived. We are used to people such as heads of state, influential business leaders, and celebrities separating themselves from the crowd; right? But amazingly, our […]
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by Elizabeth George December 19, 2012
Your Savior didn’t allow the dictates of His society to keep Him from projecting an image that He was approachable and available to others. Has your social circle or society dictated how you should treat others, especially those who could be characterized as outsiders? Oftentimes, during the holidays the unchurched or hurting are open to […]
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by Elizabeth George December 14, 2012
Here’s something to ponder: Generosity has nothing to do with how much you have, but everything to do with how much you give in proportion to how much you have. And Jesus showed us this truth through the actions of an amazing woman that he spotted when with His disciples on the grounds of the […]
by Elizabeth George December 12, 2012
Money has always been a major part of society, and that was true in Bible times. Here are a few examples of the kinds of money mentioned in the Bible: Shekel: A shekel was a weight of gold, silver, or brass consolidated into a coin. Its use was widespread throughout the ancient Middle East. The […]
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by Elizabeth George December 10, 2012
Again and again Jesus tells us to give—to give to everyone (Luke 6:30); to give hoping for nothing in return (verse 35); to give in the generous way God, who is kind to the unthankful and evil, gives (verse 35); and to care for others by giving (verse 38). You and I can learn to […]
by Elizabeth George December 07, 2012
It’s impossible to read the book of Proverbs and not get the message that wisdom waits. As a general principle for practicing your faith, know that it is safer to wait and do nothing than to rush in and do the wrong thing. One of the many proverbs that expresses this biblical truth says, “He […]