Anger, like the rest of our emotions, is given to us by God. God Himself experiences anger in the face of rebellion, injustice (Ex. 15:7), and other forms of sin. Because we are fallen, the anger we experience as human beings is different from God’s anger. God sees all things clearly, with the intent to […]
Understand that your business, and all of your resources, belong to God. “The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours…” (Ps. 89:11). The bottom line is that there is absolutely nothing on earth that exists apart from God. Not only did He create all things, but He sustains all things, including you and your […]
God provides His followers with many documented words of Jesus in the four Gospels. Though Jesus covered many topics such as marriage (Matt. 19:1-12) and prayer (Matt. 6:5-15), there is one subject He frequently examines: money. Throughout each of the four Gospels, Jesus discusses finances at length, giving us some primary principles to consider as […]
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Turn Worries Into Prayers
A woman I know carries a little notecard around with me that has one sentence on it: “The feeling of anxiety is an opportunity, or even a command, for prayer.” This sentence, which she believes God impressed upon her heart during a silent retreat, echoes Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about […]
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True Confidence
True confidence is when you trust God, not yourself, to take care of everything. God’s got you! He can do above and beyond what you can, so give it to Him. #confidence #girlsministry #youthministry #childrensministry #church #kids #bibleverse #fearnot #mondaymotivation #peace
1 Corinthians 7:17 “Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.” Each person has a unique purpose assigned to them on this earth that only they can fulfill. Do you compare yourself to others? […]
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Am I Ugly?
I see so many young girls (and women) searching on the Internet for articles and quizzes related to the topic of whether or not they are beautiful or ugly, as if there is some measuring stick for beauty or ugliness. And there are in fact actual quizzes and articles that will tell you what is considered “beautiful” or “ugly”. There are even “Face Analysis” tests online. Really?!? Face analysis?!? I even found an app! *Cringing!
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He who angers you controls you…
He who angers you controls you
Dr. Amanda Smith 