by Chad Roberts | Obedience
What comes to mind when you think of God’s blessings? For me, the word favor comes to mind. I want God’s hand so evident on my life that His favor can be seen in every aspect. Deuteronomy 28 is some of the most exciting and...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Obedience
Recently, I was challenged to ponder the difference between ability and availability as it applies to Christians. The dictionary’s definition for ability is talent, skill, artistry, expertise, aptitude, mastery, competence, proficiency, dexterity, smartness,...
by Chad Roberts | Obedience
Contributor: Chad Roberts While the Bible doesn’t tell us how Joseph and Mary met, little did they know that their story would be part of changing the world forever. Joseph and Mary were from a small town called Nazareth. When you think small town, think...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Obedience
Samson, who was the last of Israel’s judges and God’s anointed, was called before birth to be Israel’s deliverer from the Philistines. So, we question how this chosen man of God could have been so blind as to fall for the Philistine, Delilah? Scripture...
by Joy Bollinger | Obedience, Regret, Repentance
Haven’t we all made a decision that we later regretted? Over my lifetime, I have painfully learned that a decision birthed from a willful, prideful heart only yields regret. Thus, it benefits me, before making plans, to first seek God’s council and direction, so that...
by Joy Bollinger | Faith, Obedience
Adam and Eve were the first to encounter the thieves of disobedience and pride that bring destruction. For the thief comes to rob, kill, and destroy. The following examples reveal how the spirit of pride elevates itself above God. Then disobedience takes the lead,...
