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Take Courage
Editor’s note: Bear Grylls is a survivor. You’ve likely seen him on one of his many survival and adventure TV shows, such as Man Vs. Wild, You Vs. Wild, The Island, and Running Wild with Bear Grylls. In his life, Bear has served with British special forces, climbed Everest, crossed the north Atlantic unassisted,… The post Take Courage appeared first on FaithGateway.
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You Don’t Want What the Devil’s Got in His Crock-Pot
Way Back When There was a steamy stew brewing for Esau. To understand what was at stake, we have to go all the way back to Esau’s grandpa Abraham, one of the most famous dudes in the whole Bible. His nickname is the Father of Faith or just Father Abraham. Ironically, for someone who went… The post You Don’t Want What the Devil’s Got in His Crock-Pot appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Did God Really Say?
Sometimes, I say to my kids, “To delay is to disobey.” For instance, I may instruct them, “Move away from the cake so you don’t end up eating it!” If they delay and linger by it…eventually, they’ll put their finger smack dab in the center of it and lick the sugary icing off their finger. The temptation will be too great. So often, to delay is to disobey. It leaves room to ask, “Did God really say…? Maybe it is okay if I…” (See: Gen. 3:1). It opens the door to justification and rationalization. Recently, God showed up in a big way in my life. It was an awe-inspiring breakthrough.…
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Changing Hearts: ‘Amazing Grace’ Hymn Writer’s Racist Past
You’ve likely heard the famous hymn, Amazing Grace. Were you aware of its writer’s racist past? I thought I knew his real story, but I didn’t. It holds valuable lessons for today’s racial turmoil. People the world over love Amazing Grace. It’s been sung at countless memorial services, civil rights events and churches. Recently, people in 50 COVID-affected nations sang it together in an inspiring video.
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He Bends Down: He Is Listening
Turn Your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. — Psalm 31:2 As I sat waiting for a friend to join me at a local coffee shop, I overheard part of a conversation from a woman who was visibly frustrated. She was a… The post He Bends Down: He Is Listening appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Live What You Say
For my first real job I was the librarian at a Christian school. (I hear you out there making your librarian jokes.) We had to arrive at 7:15 a.m. for morning devotions, led by the pastor of the church. Interesting plot twist: ten years later that same pastor pled guilty to stealing nearly $1 million… The post Live What You Say appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Get Out of Your Head Week 5 — A New Way to Live
We are free. The Bible tells us that there is no condemnation because of the blood of Jesus Christ. ~ Jennie Allen … forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead… — Philippians 3:13 Forget it! Leave it. Drop it. Walk away. And breathe deep. Friends, we must stop living under shame… The post Get Out of Your Head Week 5 — A New Way to Live appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Code Word: Worship
Are you ready for an awesome thought to live with today? The Holy Spirit is alive and living in you right now! In fact, the Bible says, Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your… The post Code Word: Worship appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Contend for Me
Contend for me, my God and Lord. — Psalm 35:23 God loves it when we fight for Him. But God loves it even more when we let Him fight for us! How do we do that? When we hit our knees, God extends His mighty right hand on our behalf. When we pray, He fights… The post Contend for Me appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Make Prayer or Meditation and Physical Exercise a Part of Your Recovery
The truth is you will thrive after tragedy much faster by making these a part of your weekly routine, and I recommend incorporating them in that order. Prayer is important. Taking time to talk to God, and to listen to what He wants to tell you, is so crucial. It is a two-way conversation, figuratively… The post Make Prayer or Meditation and Physical Exercise a Part of Your Recovery appeared first on FaithGateway.
