"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 I'd like to quote Smith Wigglesworth, who was a man of great faith and prayer when talking about hope in believing God's Word. "God [...]
Author: Jrieflin
Going to the Other Side
I absolutely love the Amplified translation of Hebrews 13:5b,6 "for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My [...]
Undistracted
The enemy seems so slick but in all honesty, he really only has two modes of operation; deception and distractions, and being deceived can be the biggest distraction of all. I've heard it said that not every thought that is in your mind originated with your mind. Our thoughts are shaped by our surroundings and [...]
We DO Faith, BY Faith!
Wherever I let my mind go is what possesses me. My feelings will line up in that direction and then words and eventually, actions will follow feelings. It is the same in the positive or negative direction. It begins with a thought but will eventually be followed by feelings. Sometimes it seems like feelings came [...]
Worship Releases Faith
Choosing to worship, especially in the midst of a trial, is one of the greatest acts of faith we can do. In fact, worship is one way we can release our faith. Did you know that you can have faith but not have it working for you because you have failed to release it? We [...]
True Unity Requires Diversity
"Unity is not uniformity. Most people's understanding of unity is the fight for uniformity. True unity requires diversity. Diversity is required for Biblical unity. Unity does not tolerate diversity, it celebrates it. It's what makes it so beautiful. Unity is not something we can create. Most human efforts for unity, as noble as they may [...]
Another Man’s Shoes
My heart is heavy and it made me think of this quote today. This is something Atticus tries to teach Scout at the beginning of the book. The idea of putting oneself in another man's shoes. It seems utterly impossible at times. But we still need to try. Just to stop, breathe, and consider another's [...]
We Get Hungry By Eating
Feeling in a slump spiritually? Missing the atmosphere and connection of meeting with and serving with other believers? Online services just not cutting it anymore? I recently read a poll by the Barna Group that stated in the last four weeks of quarantine that 48% of churchgoers have stopped attending online church altogether. That definitely [...]
There’s Only THE Truth
A common phrase we hear today is, "I am living MY truth, or I just need to live MY truth". Sadly, nothing could be further from the truth. Living what you feel is your own special truth, something that satisfies your needs or makes you feel free is actually bondage. God's word is the only [...]
God’s Will Sustains Us
Finding out God's will for your life and doing it will sustain you, just like Jesus. It's like food in your belly that satisfies like nothing else. Having an understanding of God's will for your life will keep you grounded when everything around you seems like shifting sand. Over the years there can be many [...]