Success Deuteronomy 28, in my opinion, is what the life of a believer should look like. It is a conditional Old Testament promise that epitomizes the heart of God for His children. If the nation of Israel obeyed, all of these blessings would come upon them. Now, we all know, they could not and did not obey perfectly. We also know, we cannot nor do we obey perfectly. But the...
New Level…
Yesterday, I walked by a co-workers office. She was frazzled. This year, she had changed jobs. She was absolutely amazing in her former position. She did it with ease and grace. But this new job was challenging her. She felt uncomfortable, unprepared, and inadequate. She questioned her decision to take on a new challenge and longed to go back to her old position. I noticed her angst and stopped to...
Life Lessons from the Story of Jehoshaphat
Most of us are familiar with the story of King Jehoshaphat. A vast army threaten Israel and God gave them a miraculous victory. If you are not, I suggest you read II Chronicles 20. It’s a great story of faith in the midst of adversity. Here are some lessons God reminded me of as I read it: 1. When trouble is threatening our first response should be to pray, fast,...