... ;s heart when he gave his sacrifice? Was it in a place that was acceptable to God? I think the following scripture continues to reveal to us what really took place between these two brothers. ... in vain. Digging into this story has taught me some important lessons. God wants our very best, and the best of what we have to offer Him can only come directly from our hearts. If we do not have a personal ...

... Christ is doing in their churches. One gets the sense that even in the places around the world where there are very few Christians, God is at work. The Spirit is moving. And in those places where He is at work, we want to join with Him. ... all given and it is a purpose worth giving our lives to accomplish. This is just one of the lessons God has taught me in my trips to India and the Middle East.

... " that swallowed Jonah. But I can't help but see that there are some great lessons for the man and woman of God - regardless of title, ministry, or relationship depth with the ... leader, I find that I have seasons in which I am more vulnerable to sin and therefore need to rely more and more on God for strength, as well as press into Him in confession and repentance. If I allow sin to linger ...

... the singles who touched me with their heartwarming sharing. The dedication to God and their faith is unwavering, which makes me yearn to be like that. Hence I joined ... Fund. However, what A did is a bit unethical in my opinion. Someone has already indicated he would like to take up piano lessons and would bid for my services. Yet I was approached by A, asking me if I can ask the interested party ...

... title is very fitting and makes perfect sense...Unlikely Lessons From a Pineapple. Probably like many people, Lysa feared the unknown ... rested knowing this was "the right place for right now." I believe that for myself...that is God must have a purpose and therefore this has to be the right place for right now, but only for now. I believe in His purpose of my waiting and my unfulfilled ...

... lot from your children. If your children have not yet become teens, let me assure you that plenty of lessons are still to come. Sunday I sat in church, reflecting on several frustrating encounters with my ... God's love for me expanded. There's nothing I wouldn't do for my children; and to think that God calls me His child... How to not be such a people pleaser Growing up the way ...

... that they cared. The two main themes I came away from the weekend with, and I will share as my first two lessons this week are: - we need to give ourselves more opportunities to share our own stories of our ... . She explained that to her we were the broken pots, the light was God, and through our imperfections God can use us. On to other lessons!!! Lesson 3 - The Definition of an ...

... starting new things – new campuses and new churches. And during the last decade we have learned some lessons about starting new things. 1. VISION LESSON: The “God-Thing” Often Comes ... out how to make them really work. People are born with dreams from God and they want to make a difference. What they need most is a leader who will say “yes” when they ...

... Of the many lessons I've learned this year, the main two and the only ones I'm going to mention are these: I've learned to trust God, no matter what ... -blowing moments of understanding. And that's when I finally let go of everything I'd been holding onto. Whatever else God may have done through one little cat for the rest of my family, I know He used the situation greatly in my ...

... to me - physical tokens and reminders of God's goodness and faithfulness in my life, or of major lessons He had taught me along the way. I had the personalized plate on my box ... pictures, funeral programs, hospital bracelets, and even a rock... I am overwhelmed by the goodness of my God- I am reminded that He has been my shepherd all my life to this day. No matter how difficult my present ...