Tag: adversity

Safe Places

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower.” Proverbs 18:10 NIV “Quiet times, safe places, and special friends are where you find refuge and rest in God.” My thoughts today are about “safe places.” In Gordon MacDonald’s excellent book, “Restoring Your Spiritual Passion,” he states that every person needs: […]

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Imperfect Knowledge

“Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us . .” 2 Corinthians 4:17 NKJV “It is foolish to make a permanent decision as a result of a temporary situation.” My thoughts today are about “imperfect knowledge.” It is tempting and all too common to jump […]

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Adversity and Opposition

“If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” Romans 8:31 NLT “People give too much worry with too little wonder at the Almighty God.” My thoughts today are about “adversity and opposition.” Ever have times when you felt like everything was working against you? Everyone can feel […]

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Soul Prosperity

“The Lord has pleasure in (your) prosperity.” Psalm 35:27 NKJV “Prosperity may result in material blessings, but it never starts there.”­ My thoughts today are about “soul prosperity.” Who doesn’t want to prosper – to do better for themselves and family? Let me be clear right at the start; God […]

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