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August 26, 2009

Faithful Friendship

Faithful Friendship… “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father.” Proverbs 27:9-10a Faithful friendship is a relational fortress that protects you from hurt feelings and misunderstandings. When you decide beforehand to forgive and [...]

August 13, 2009

Lacks Self-Control

Lacks Self-Control… “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.” Proverbs 25:28 Lack of self-control exposes us to the enemy’s influences. Our righteous defenses are compromised when we lose control of our emotions and our ability to think rationally. Like a mayor is responsible to govern a city, we [...]

June 23, 2009

A Good Name

A Good Name… “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1 Are you willing to sacrifice your good name for the gain of great riches? Is it worth diluting your influence and soiling your reputation? What price can you put on your good [...]

May 28, 2009

Avoid Enablement

Avoid Enablement… A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.” Proverbs 19:19 It is hard to watch someone fail; however this may be what it takes for them to succeed. When we intervene prematurely into the middle of a friend or family problem, we can [...]

May 25, 2009

Honor, Duty, Country

Honor, Duty, Country… “All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” 1 Samuel 17:47 Nations with effective armies are founded on honor, duty, and country. ‘Honor’ is worship of [...]

May 15, 2009

Strong And Secure

Strong And Secure… “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 The Lord is strong and secure. Satan and his demons cannot scale His fortress of faith. Fear is unable to flex its muscles, and make God move off His point of protection. Our [...]

May 4, 2009

A Mother’s Prayer

A Mother’s Prayer… “I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.” And he worshiped the LORD there.” 1 Samuel 1:27-28 A mother who prays causes Satan to [...]

April 20, 2009

Holy Spirit Motivated

Holy Spirit Motivated… “All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighted by the Lord.” Proverbs 16:2 Why do you do what you do? Is it for the glory of God, or for the satisfaction of self? There is a subtle difference in serving with the Lord for His glory, and doing [...]

April 18, 2009

Fasting – by Chris White

FASTING Increase Spiritual Alertness Why Fasting Increases Spiritual Alertness: If we eat, an increased amount of blood is needed for our digestive processes; if we exercise, a greater amount of blood is used in building up our muscles; but if we neither eat nor exercise, a greater amount of blood is available for mental and [...]

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