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The trials confronting us on the way to full enjoyment of our inheritance in Christ may be quite as gigantic as were some of the Canaanites, but God intends to use them for our increase. Faith sees them as its food. If we but knew it, we thrive and grow on difficulties. But the reverse is also true.

Learning to Grow Through Trials

Biblical EncouragementAugust 6, 2008502Views 0Likes 5Comments

I’ve slowly been realizing that being able to go through difficult times and continue to act like a child of God is a sign of spiritual maturity. Only rebel not against the Lord, neither fear ye the people of the land: for they are bread for us. Numbers 14:9 “The trials confronting us on the way to…

What a Friend we have in Jesus

Biblical EncouragementJuly 28, 2008717Views 0Likes 0Comments

What a Friend we have in Jesus A few months ago I met my husband on one of our dates with a long list of what was overwhelming me at the moment. He looked at the list and said, “Well, you certainly have good reason to be overwhelmed!” We both learned a long time ago that when…

Ask, Seek, Knock – Find!

Biblical EncouragementJune 23, 2008695Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened unto you. For every one that asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks it will be opened. Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?…

Take the Initiative

Biblical EncouragementJune 7, 2008449Views 0Likes 3Comments

When I read this entry out of Oswald Chamber’s book, “My Utmost for His Highest” earlier this week I was struck by several things. First, in the first paragraph – “...God will not do what we can do. Oh, but I want Him to – Make me thin, make me a better wife, mother... Second, the line…

The Seven Wonders of the World?

Biblical EncouragementMay 21, 2008324Views 0Likes 0Comments

This blessed me so much this morning that I wanted to share it with you. This link will take you to the Heart of Wisdom blog of Robin Sampson - you will be blessed by her too! The Seven Wonders of the World? Posted using ShareThis

Giving it all to Jesus

Biblical EncouragementMay 7, 2008520Views 0Likes 4Comments

Recently I’ve been struggling to give several areas of my life over totally to the Lord. They are areas I know I can’t control, but I continually struggle to get my hands into the mix and “help” the Lord do the right thing. I’m not an artist, but today I want to try to paint you…

Can God trust you with sorrow?

Biblical EncouragementApril 19, 2008596Views 0Likes 2Comments

Can God trust you with sorrow, With anguish, and with pain, Or would your faith soon falter And faint beneath the strain? Nicholson When I read this poem earlier this week I was struck by the first line, “Can God trust you with sorrow, with anguish, and with pain”. At first it seemed to be an odd question, but…