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If you or I ever think God cannot use us in mighty ways because of the adversities we have encountered, think again! If you ever get discouraged because of what seem to be “strikes” against you, take another look! Remember the following facts about the Apostle Paul’s life: Paul did not become a Christian until […]

Read From Jim for Men: No One is Beyond Use to God on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Have you ever tried to define obedience? That’s the challenge a missionary ran up against as he was translating the Bible into a foreign language. Taking a break from his search for a meaning, he called to his dog. When the dog came running, a tribal observer said, “Your dog was all ear.” Instantly the […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—All Ear on Elizabeth & Jim George.

The path of obedience is seldom easy, and it certainly wasn’t easy for the Christians in the New Testament era. When they preached the gospel in Jerusalem, the Jewish religious leaders told them to stop. How did they respond? They rose to the occasion! They courageously declared, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to […]

Read From Jim’s Heart–Rising to the Occasion on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Ambition can be both positive and negative. An example of the latter is people who have scratched their way to the top and, in the process, left their claw marks on the backs of you and others they climbed over in order to reach their goal. That’s not the kind of ambition we as Christian […]

Read From Jim’s Heart – Godly Ambition on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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 […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Take Courage on Elizabeth & Jim George.

God cares about your body and health. Scripture says that… Your body is a stewardship from God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians3:16). Your body is meant to glorify God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). So how are you doing? Many people today could eat better and definitely use […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—A Healthy Perspective on Elizabeth & Jim George.

I’m sure you agree that Jesus Christ was the most influential man who ever lived. No one has or ever will match the impact He had. What makes Him all the more remarkable is He wasn’t an autocrat. He wasn’t a leader running roughshod over people or demanding respect and obedience. Rather, Jesus was a humble servant. He […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Leading by Serving on Elizabeth & Jim George.

When you consider the extraordinary ways God worked through men such as Moses and Paul, you may think, I can’t measure up to people like them. I don’t have what they had. But you must realize that these “heroes” of the faith were just common, ordinary people. It was their obedience-their complete yieldedness to God-that […]

Read From Jim’s Heart — Yielding to God on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Temptation comes into every believer’s life — not one of us is immune. So how would you like a fantastic promise for victory over temptation? Read on. Here it is! No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond […]

Read From Jim’s Heart — Deliver Us on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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 […]

Read From Jim’s Heart — Live in Love on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Take a look at Acts 17:11. Notice what God said about the Bereans: They “were of more noble character.” Other Bible translations describe the Bereans as “fair-minded” or “open-minded.” Their willingness to seek out the truth only enhanced their character. Their actions affirm Proverbs 9:9 and its admonition: “Instruct the wise and they will be wiser […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—A Noble Quest on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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 […]

Read From Jim’s heart… A Heart That Serves on Elizabeth & Jim George.

“Grace” is God’s gift of His loving favor extended to those He saves. It works like this: You can’t earn grace. And you cannot save yourself. Only God can save you. The only way for you to receive this gift of God’s grace is by faith in Jesus Christ. There was a time when I […]

Read From Jim’s Heart — Amazing Grace on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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, […]

Read From Jim’s Heart – Spiritual Power on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Do you know what I believe is the icing on the cake of obedience? What I believe to be one of the most compelling reasons for choosing to obey God? It is this: Obedience leads to a powerful, confident life. When you are obedient, and when you allow yourself to be led by God through […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—At the Center of God’s Will on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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 […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—A Heart That Praises on Elizabeth & Jim George.

The sooner we realize that life is but a vapor (James 4:14), the more likely we are to make sure we are using our time well. That doesn’t mean you can’t take time to have fun and relax. Rather, it means making sure you have your priorities in order. At the top of the list is […]

Read From Jim’s Heart–Using Time Well on Elizabeth & Jim George.

When worry strikes, if we’re not careful we can often get discouraged or even depressed. We can respond to life negatively, and take our eyes off God and His promises to take care of us. The next time worry strikes, here’s how you can restore your hope: Pray-“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by […]

Read From Jim’s Heart – Restoring Hope on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Are you a spiritually sensitive man? By way of definition, this means walking through life with a God-consciousness. It means knowing how God would act, talk, and respond to life’s situations. How can you develop this kind of sensitivity? A key way is to observe God in action in the Bible. For example, as you […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Imitating God on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Are you fearful because God appears to be moving you in an unexpected direction? Is the unknown causing you to waver on the path of obedience? Take heart in your resolve. Walk in confidence with God. Walk as King David did, declaring, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Walking in God-Confidence on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Sometimes we do an act of service and then get the feeling that it wasn’t a valuable enough contribution to the church, or that nobody noticed or cared. Therefore we feel like what we did was a failure. It didn’t really matter. But no service that is done for God is a failure. Though from […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—It Really Does Matter on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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 […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Prayer Is an Act of Faith on Elizabeth & Jim George.

What are your goals in life? Have you defined them yet? Goals can help you in dozens of ways. For example,… Goals give definition — they take daydreams and make them concrete. Goals give focus — they help you know how to spend your time, and set aside time-wasters. Goals give motivation — they give […]

Read From Jim’s Heart — The Value of Goals on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Do you ever feel like you’re not making much progress in your spiritual life? That you seem to take two steps forward in your growth only to fall back one? Are you getting discouraged by shortcomings and slow growth? Do you feel unfinished? Incomplete? Lacking in spiritual maturity? Well, take heart and be encouraged. When […]

Read From Jim’s Heart — Faithful to the Finish on Elizabeth & Jim George.

When something terrible happens in your life, are you ever tempted to ask, “What good could possibly come out of this?” It looks like a disaster. It feels like a disaster. Therefore you conclude, “It is a disaster!” That’s when you want to remember God’s promise, “I know the thoughts that I think toward you… thoughts of peace and not of […]

Read From Jim’s Heart – Hope in the Hard Times on Elizabeth & Jim George.

When I first arrived at the church where my family spent over 30 years growing as Christians, I was an immature believer. I didn’t have a clue about what God was asking of me as a husband, father, provider, church member, or witness. So what did I do to get help? I began looking around the church for men […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Developing a Passion for Mentoring on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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 […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Remember Your Wedding on Elizabeth & Jim George.

When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5 From the beginning of biblical history, God had promised a Savior for fallen man (Genesis 3:15). […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Jesus: The Promised One on Elizabeth & Jim George.

The mind is an amazing thing. It can carry on thousands of functions at the same time. Sometimes that’s good, and sometimes that’s not so good. For instance, when your mind thinks of someone or something else while your wife is talking to you… that’s bad! There you are, looking right at your wife while she’s pouring her heart […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Being All There on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Are you experiencing a difficult problem in your life right now? Are you at a crossroad regarding a major decision? Are you struggling with issues you don’t have answers for? If yes, hear this promise from your heavenly Father: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally […]

Read From Jim’s Heart — Need Wisdom? on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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 […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—The Essential Element for Life on Elizabeth & Jim George.

When you receive God’s gift of Jesus, you also receive the promise of forgiveness: As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12 God is bigger than your biggest sin, and He’s aware of even your smallest ones. Unconfessed sins have consequences. They hinder […]

Read From Jim’s Heart — The Promise to Forgive on Elizabeth & Jim George.

God says to married men, “Husbands, love your wives” (Ephesians5:25). And how you love and care for your wife is a major factor in caring for your children. Why? Because parenting is a partnership. Let me explain… As you love and care for your wife, she will have a sense of well-being. This, in turn, enables her to better focus […]

Read From Jim’s Heart–Parenting is a Partnership on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Have you ever felt like your life is scattered, as if you’re going in ten different directions at once? Do you ever wish your life was more focused? If there’s one key lesson we can learn from the apostle Paul, it’s the value of discipline. All his energies were passionately channeled in one direction—toward winning a “crown that will last forever” (I […]

Read From Jim’s Heart–The Key to Focus on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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 […]

Read From Jim’s Heart – Faithful God on Elizabeth & Jim George.

When you consider the extraordinary ways God worked through men such as Moses and Paul, you may think, I can’t measure up to people like them. I don’t have what they had. But you must realize that these “heroes” of the faith were just common, ordinary people. It was their obedience — their complete yieldedness to God […]

Read From Jim’s Heart – The Power of Obedience on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Paul knew the importance of strategic prayer in his own life and the lives of other. And he knew what to pray for. His prayers focused on spiritual issues. He knew that if those he was praying for were spiritu­ally mature, they could handle anything. We, however, sometimes have it backward. We pray about physical […]

Read From Jim’s Heart… Praying for Others on Elizabeth & Jim George.

I have to say that my wife, Elizabeth, truly understands and lives her roles and responsibilities as a wife. And I thank God that she desires to be a woman and wife after God’s own heart. But still, I can’t force her to read her Bible, pray, go to church, or be part of a […]

Read From Jim’s Heart – Commit to Spiritual Growth on Elizabeth & Jim George.

What do you picture when you hear or read the word calling? Most people immediately think of some form of vocational ministry. We often hear a pastor or missionary say, “I was called into the ministry.” The apostle Paul spoke of himself as “called” to be an apostle of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:1). But […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Work as a Calling on Elizabeth & Jim George.

At first impression, the Bible looks and feels like any other book. Yet it claims that God Himself inspired and directed its 40-plus different authors over a span of hundreds of years to produce a singular message of salvation for mankind. And despite the fact it is 2000 years old and it has faced countless […]

Read From Jim’s Heart–Take the Challenge on Elizabeth & Jim George.

It’s obvious, that Nehemiah was a passionate man. He could not have risen to such an exalted position unless he had been dedicated and passionate about his service to the king. But now, with a new purpose in his heart, he wanted – and needed – to focus his passion on one thing, on a […]

Read From Jim’s Heart… Waiting on the Lord on Elizabeth & Jim George.

For many years I lived a lukewarm form of Christianity with little or no involvement in a local church. Call it drifting, call it distraction, call it laziness, call it enamorment with the things of the world, or even sin. Whatever you call it, my heart was not fixed on or consumed with the things […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Developing a Passion for the Church on Elizabeth & Jim George.

A study of the life and character of Peter reveals many noble qualities. His enthusiasm and boldness are traits every Christian should desire. Yes, some of Jesus’ sharpest rebukes were aimed at Peter’s misdirected enthusiasm. But Peter’s intense devotion and commitment to Jesus was demonstrated by his willingness to walk on the stormy waters of […]

Read From Jim’s heart… Peter’s First Sermon on Elizabeth & Jim George.

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. […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—The Challenge of Apathy on Elizabeth & Jim George.

Outside of your home and church, there will be times when your children will be influenced by people who are somewhat beyond your control. Your children will encounter situations and influences that are not godly. This may happen at school, or with neighborhood children, or with others out in the world. You as a parent […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Arm Your Children with Discernment on Elizabeth & Jim George.

When you consider the extraordinary ways God worked through men such as Moses and Paul, you may think, “I can’t measure up to people like them. I don’t have what they have.” But you must realize that these “heroes” of the faith were just common, ordinary people. It was their obedience – their complete yieldedness […]

Read From Jim’s heart for men…The Power of Obedience on Elizabeth & Jim George.

There are a myriad of thoughts penned on the importance of choices. You’ve probably heard this one: Little choices determine habit; Habit carves and molds character, Which makes the big decisions. What does this tell you? That even the little things count! If ever you’re tempted to cut corners and do things the easy way, […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Little Choices, Big Decisions on Elizabeth & Jim George.

What if you’re uncertain about an important decision you must make? How can you seek God’s input? Here are the four C’s you’ll find helpful for the times when you need guidance: Commands from the inspired Word of God. Competent and wise counselors. Circumstances and changing conditions. Conscience aided by the Holy Spirit. God can […]

Read From Jim’s Heart—Making the Best Decisions on Elizabeth & Jim George.