Tag Archives: obedience

Fear of God vs. Fear of Man

When we fear man more than we fear God—when we give in to the whims of the people instead of holding true to what we know God has called us to do—we give in to a spirit of fear and intimidation and God’s will is abandoned for something more to the people’s liking. Continue reading

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Fertile Soil

Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading

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Moving On, Moving In

Egypt was a place of bondage. The wilderness was a place of testing.  All of it had a purpose, of course, but God’s desire for them was the land of promise–the same is true for you.  A few steps of faith and obedience are all that separate you from the place of blessing. Move on, move in, and move up! Continue reading

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Everything Changes

When Jesus steps into the boat everything changes. Continue reading

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Truly Blessed

Mary was willing to serve God in any capacity. She was willing to be a servant. Continue reading

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Love and Obedience

Love for God is not measured so much by our words or our feelings as it is by our obedience to Christ’s command to love others. Continue reading

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Often the answer to our prayers requires an act of obedience. The miracle we seek depends on following through on the revealed will of God. Continue reading

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God’s Abundant Supply

The widow found herself in a desperate place.  Unable to pay her debts, her children were about to be taken into slavery. God saw the need and sent his prophet Elisha. God intended to work in such a way that His power and provision would magnify his goodness (as he so often does). Continue reading

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Always Enough

God has revealed himself in scripture as “The Lord our Provider.” The story of Elijah is a reminder of how God is able to provide in extraordinary ways. Continue reading

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Make Your Home in Me

Lord, make my heart your home. Is that the cry of your heart? Do you long for the intimacy with God that Jesus describes in our text? Continue reading

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