faith

What it doesn’t mean when we encounter struggles

“Satan does not care when Christians pursue their own visions and their own plans, but when the Spirit of God is in operation, putting the pieces together for a strategic conquest of souls for God’s glory, Satan is worried and all kinds of problems and troubles break out.” This quote came from a message given …

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Finally understanding faith after years of questions

Faith. For many years I have struggled with this word. Decades ago, I witnessed church leaders turn faith into a work — something that Christians are supposed to work to create and grow and obtain. Christians were condemned if they appeared not to have enough faith according to someone’s apparently random measure of judgment.  These …

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Trust’s foundation makes all the difference when you walk through fire

Another lesson in trust… “Is God going to answer my prayer and grant my request? The Bible says not to doubt, and others are saying that they’re believing that it’ll happen. But how do they know? And do they really know or do they mean that they’re just hoping God will move the way they …

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Can I sing for joy when the victory isn’t here yet?

I’ve been pretty quiet these last few months for various reasons. One repeating theme, however, is that every time I play and sing “Shout to the Lord,” the Lord speaks to me…. challenging me… questioning me. He asked me what “the promise I have in You” really is.  The Bible is full of promises… but what one promise …

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