My father-in-law is truly gifted at restoring and customizing antique cars. He has the ability to transform practically anything with four wheels no matter how rusted and ripped it may be into a jaw dropping work of art that's desired by the most scrutinizing of collectors. Interestingly, he doesn't ask the car what color it …
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Focusing Faith
My need for glasses and contacts started while I was in elementary school. To correct the problem, my doctor had me look through a variety of lenses and then like focusing a camera, he helped me to once again see clearly. Likewise, God works in our lives in a variety of ways to help sharpen …
Power of Provision
Various scenarios in my life have helped me realize and understand that the source of all my provisions isn't my job, my abilities, my paycheck, or who I know. Rather, it is God, and He alone is the One who sustains us through all circumstances, meets our needs and sharpens our faith. As a result, …
Life-Long Love Letters
One of the things President Reagan was most renowned for was his great love affair with his wife, Nancy. A number of his letters to her have even been published in a book, but he is not the only one who has shared his heart in such a dramatic way. For the greatest collection of …
When Sharpening Stings
A powerful verse in the Bible declares, as iron sharpens iron so one person sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17). Although true, I admittedly once held a one-sided perspective to this proverb that assumed this "sharpening" process was primarily a pleasant and harmonious one. I now realize however that occasionally this refining can feel more arduous than …
Worship At Work
When the birth of our Savior was announced to the shepherds, were they in the temple praying, relaxing on vacation, or out in the fields working? It's interesting to consider they were busy watching over their flocks on just another seemingly ordinary night (Luke 2:8). None the less, it was during these extended working hours …
Reactions Of The Reliable
There are times when opportunities might come disguised as challenges - which can make seizing them appear difficult. However, when we choose to rely on the faithfulness of God, rather than our feelings, we get to experience the faith-building blessings of God's provision and protection. So, we need not get too discouraged when our first …
Backsliding Believers?
The dictionary defines backsliding as "relapsing into bad habits, or undesirable activities" - and unfortunately, every believer is prone to this misfortune. However, we do not have to be victims. After all, is anything greater than Christ? In addition, being sensitive to some of the primary triggers of backsliding can help us guard against temptations …
Power Of Prayer
"To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing". These words express a deeply held belief by Martin Luther, and no doubt is shared by many believers today. Thus, should it be any surprise that a vibrant prayer life is also one of the primary targets Satan seeks …
Rushing To Ripen?
Farmers know it takes time for their produce to ripen. For example, they understand mushrooms reach maturity in a matter of days, sunflowers require weeks and pecan trees take years. They may wish to grow things faster, but none the less realize it takes time and conditioning to yield bountiful harvests. If this is true …
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