When young adults and teenagers are discerning the will of God, the strongest motivation perhaps is to allow the pressure or expectations from peers, girlfriends/boyfriends affect their decision-making process. While the input of others and those who know us best can be healthy, it can also distract a young person from truly finding and fulfilling the will of
God.
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The Direction of the Mind
The Direction of the Mind Remember the old cartoons on Saturday mornings and some character saying “Which way did he go? Which way did he go?” Was that Bugs Bunny? You may remember. “Which way will you go?” is the question for today. There are definite paths our minds can go. The direction your mindContinue reading “The Direction of the Mind”
The “Letting” of the Mind
The “Letting” Mind “When James Calvert went out as a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands, the ship captain tried to turn him back, saying, “You will lose your life and the lives of those with you if you go among such savages.” To that, Calvert replied, “We died before we came here.””Continue reading “The “Letting” of the Mind”
Respecting God’s Way
Respecting God’s Way I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. Psalm 119:15 The Bible is an incredible Book that God wrote for His creatures – man. The Word of God is a pertinent message for humans as we live, work, play, and die in this thing called life. The longestContinue reading “Respecting God’s Way”
The Defeated
The Defeated I could not believe it. Our team lost. Having gone undefeated through the entire softball season, the playoffs were not that much more challenging. After all, our team had generally won most of the games by the “mercy rule.” Now in the last inning of the conference championship game, our team is aheadContinue reading “The Defeated”
The Friend Who Finally Opened the Door
Prayers of Importunity I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. Luke 11:8 I love it when church members describe with excitement that they are seeing God answer prayers in theirContinue reading “The Friend Who Finally Opened the Door”
The Calling of God on Your Life
The Calling of God on Your Life Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God… 1 Corinthians 1:1 “What am I supposed to do with my life?” is a question everyone will ask at some point in their life. The Lord can answer that question for you! EveryContinue reading “The Calling of God on Your Life”
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