A tortoise stands up to allow lizards and birds to get the insects that are in the hard-to-reach areas. One would think that a tortoise would not want to surround himself with lizards and birds, that they are very different from the slow-paced life of the tortoise. While this action of the tortoise benefits the … Continue reading Elevating Tortoise
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Anxious Weight
It is true— “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down.” I have seen anxiety knock a person down. I have seen anxiety cause a person to fall over. I have seen anxiety make people sick. I have seen anxiety cause people to be bed ridden. Yes, anxiety weighs a person down. Proverbs reminds us … Continue reading Anxious Weight
Sanctity of Life
The Sanctity of Life “I call upon the citizens of this blessed land to gather on that day in homes and places of worship to give thanks for the gift of life, and to reaffirm our commitment to the dignity of every human being and the sanctity of each human life.” - excerpt from the … Continue reading Sanctity of Life
Social ImMEDIAte
I love social media. Over the years, FearNot Ministries has continued to have a presence on many social media sites to share the Gospel and encourage people to dig deeper into God’s Word and engage in a closer, more intimate relationship with Christ Jesus. Social media can do great good; however, like anything that can … Continue reading Social ImMEDIAte
Three R Challenge
This was a message I shared with a challenge for Lent. It can be a challenge for anyone at anytime of the year. At the end of the day, it is my prayer that we all will be relentless in our pursuit of Jesus as He is relentlessly pursuing us each day. The Three R … Continue reading Three R Challenge
Be a Barnabas Outline
I recently shared a devotional on being one who provides encouragement to others. Here’s the outline for reference / resource. To download this, follow the link below.Be a Barnabas“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people … Continue reading Be a Barnabas Outline
Forgiveness Outline
I recently shared a devotional on Forgiveness. Here's the outline for reference / resource. To download this, follow the link below. Forgiveness Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. – Colossians 3:13 [NLT] Parable of the Unmerciful Servant – Matthew … Continue reading Forgiveness Outline
Every Opportunity
You can tell people about Jesus till you are blue in the face, but your greatest testimony shared with others is your example. Paul wrote to those in Colossae to “Live wisely among those who are not believers... to let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt” (NLT, NIV). I have four … Continue reading Every Opportunity
Generate Life
Life is very precious to God. From the very beginning of Creation, God spoke to the Earth and said, “generate life.” Generate life. We read of the creation of animals and then we read of the creation of man. Man becomes responsible for the animals and even for Earth. Now with this command to the … Continue reading Generate Life
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