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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3 Lessons From George Washington
Recently I have been reading about the life of George Washington. His incredible story continues to motivate and shape the direction of many people today. His famous speech delivered to The Continental Congress, once nominated to be the first Commander in Chief, is worth repeating today for its sincerity and humility. He said in part: Continue reading “3 Lessons From George Washington”
Watch Your Treasure Pile Up
Watching Your Treasure Pile Up Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is,Continue reading “Watch Your Treasure Pile Up”
Don’t Be Like Your Dog
Don’t Be Like Your Dog “A little lad of six was invited out to lunch in a neighbor’s home. As soon as all were seated at the table the food was served. The little boy was puzzled, and, with a child’s frankness, asked, “Don’t you say a prayer before you eat?” The host was uncomfortable,Continue reading “Don’t Be Like Your Dog”
Prayer Changes Us
Prayer Changes Us If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John 15:7 “A fifth grade boy who had heard a sermon on persistence in prayer was praying by himself in his room one night. As his dad passed hisContinue reading “Prayer Changes Us”
When Dreams Come True
When Dreams Come True “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.” Genesis 37:5 “Dream Big Dreams!” “Follow your dream.” “Make your dream happen.” The world philosophy says much about dreams today. While the New Testament has several people who are given dreams, thereContinue reading “When Dreams Come True”
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”
Following Jesus in A New Year
Following Jesus in A New Year And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23 Peter has just declared that Jesus was “The Christ of God.” Jesus tells them to “tell no man” and thatContinue reading “Following Jesus in A New Year”
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