Scripture: Enter through the narrow gate, for broad is the gate and wide is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it; (Matt. 7:13 NIV). In this teaching, I am highlighting the subtle ways that the enemy tries to gain access to the lives of unsuspecting individuals. He’s always watching to see … More Learning to Guard Your Gates
FEMALE PROMISE SEEKERS SERIES “How can you say you love me when your heart is not with me?” – Delilah Delilah met Samson in her hometown, the Valley of Sorek, which is modern-day Gaza. It was occupied by the Philistines in the 12th century B.C. They possessed superior weapons of iron when they began to … More DELILAH: TOXIC LOVE
FEMALE PROMISE SEEKERS SERIES Meet Zipporah, Moses’ Wife… Moses met Reuel’s daughters as he sat by the well in Midian. Zipporah and her sisters came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their fathers’ flock. Reuel had no sons, he fathered seven daughters, and they inherited the assignment of tending the livestock. It … More Zipporah, First Female Surgeon Documented in the Bible
FEMALE PROMISE KEEPERS SERIES LYDIA, THE FIRST CHRISTIAN DOCUMENTED CONVERT IN EUROPE Who was Lydia? The Bible provides us with a glimpse of Lydia’s life. We are told that she was a devout Christian and a conscientious businesswoman, who eventually used her work to further God’s purpose. As a businesswoman, she was noted for her … More Lydia, the Queen of Purple
Scripture: The word of the LORD came to Jonah saying, “Go to Nineveh and proclaim [judgment] against it, for their wickedness has come before Me; (Jonah 1:1-2). Most of us know the story of Jonah or have heard of the big fish that swallowed him. But why did Jonah rebel against God’s Will for him?
Be not deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows; (Gal. 6:7 NIV). Sowing and reaping is an agricultural principle. It’s also an axiom of life that we reap what we sow. The more planted, the more harvested. He who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; He who sows bountifully shall also … More Spiritual Seeds Are Designed To Produce
The Lord sought a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler over His people; (1 Sam. 13:14). In the above Scripture, David constantly pursued God’s heart for directions to lead His people. He longed to please God and comply with God’s will. Two-thirds of the Psalms were penned by David, proving that he … More Sharing the Love of Christ
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend; (Prov. 27:17 ASV). When two iron blades come in contact with each other, the edges of the blade become sharper and more effective to cut and slice. Likewise, the Word of God is like a double edge sword. For we have the living … More Iron Sharpens Iron
Scripture: The other disciples told him (Thomas), “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe”; (John 20:25 NIV). After the resurrection, Jesus appeared before His … More Eyesight Versus Insight
“The Parable of the Rich Fool” “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will … More Greed Can Cost You Your Life
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