This content discusses the importance of invoking God’s judgment in difficult relationships, using biblical examples like David and Saul, Jacob and Laban, and Sarai and Abram. It emphasizes letting go of bitterness and allowing God to bring resolution, highlighting the power of the declaration “The Lord judge between me and thee.”
Category: Family, Children, and Godly Living at Home
Parenting, Family Discipleship, Children’s Teachings
What God Taught Me About Faith on Father’s Day!
The church offered gifts to fathers, symbolizing the importance of faith in receiving God’s promises. Dads approached the altar to take their gifts, reflecting the belief that these blessings were theirs forever. Similarly, faith allows individuals to accept God’s gifts through Christ, making them personal and tangible.
The Rest Test
The content reflects on the overwhelming nature of information today, emphasizing the need for the right kind of information rather than more. It explores the concept of rest as essential for clarity and wisdom, culminating in insights about how true understanding comes when one takes time to pause and reflect.
Speak – Kindly and Gently
Chapter 7 – Ephesians 4:29-31 emphasizes the importance of kind and gentle communication, contrasting it with societal trends that glorify rudeness. The message encourages believers to speak in ways that uplift others and promote peace, highlighting the positive effects of kind words on both the speaker and listeners. Kindness is presented as essential for healthy relationships and personal well-being.
Listen – without Offense
Chapter 1 of Communication Keys: How to Listen and Speak Don’t be so quick to take offense at something someone is saying. Instead, hear them out… The definition of offense is annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself, or one’s standards or principles. Listen to whoever is speaking…… Continue reading Listen – without Offense
Listen – without Suspicion
Chapter 3 discusses the detrimental effects of suspicion on communication, particularly among Christians. It emphasizes that suspicion leads to mistrust, distorts understanding, and hampers unity within the Body of Christ. The author warns against listening with suspicion, encouraging believers to foster love and trust, thereby allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and warn them effectively.
Listen – without Defense
Chapter 2 of Communication Keys emphasizes the importance of listening without taking offense or becoming defensive. It highlights how personal experiences shape our responses, causing misunderstandings in communication. By recognizing these defensive tendencies, individuals can improve their relationships and foster clear communication. The Holy Spirit’s guidance is essential in this process.
Listen – Without Speaking Until the Lord Prompts You to Speak
Chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of effective communication through active listening and minimizing interruptions. The author reflects on personal experiences with interruptions and rebukes from friends that led to improved listening skills. This shift not only enhanced the author’s relationships but also demonstrated the transformative power of patience and attentiveness in communication.
Listen – In Christ’s Love for ‘That Person’ and aware of His Love For You
Chapter 4 emphasizes the importance of loving and listening in relationships, highlighting that effective communication considers both parties. It explains that recognizing God’s love fosters self-love and awareness of others, enabling more genuine interactions. The chapter advises avoiding toxic relationships while encouraging listeners to embody God’s love in all communications.
Speak – Faith not Fear
Chapter 10 emphasizes the importance of speaking faith over fear by relying on God’s promises. It encourages believers to memorize scripture and actively speak to their problems, trusting in God’s power. The chapter highlights that faith’s effectiveness stems not from its size, but from the believer’s conviction in God’s authority to overcome obstacles.
SPEAK – The Language of Hope
Chapter 11 emphasizes the importance of speaking the language of hope as believers. It highlights God’s ability to transform hopeless situations and encourages faith over fear. By focusing on the future glory promised to believers, individuals can share hope in their communications, inviting others to know Jesus amidst a world often filled with despair.
Speak – edification, comfort, faith – Not attack or judgment
Chapter 9 emphasizes the importance of how Christians communicate, urging against speaking judgment or attacks towards others, whether they are unbelievers or fellow believers. It stresses that love should guide interactions, highlighting that exposing sin is necessary but should be done without personal attacks to avoid alienating others from Christ’s message of salvation.
Speak – As the Spirit of God gives you the reply of the tongue or pen
Chapter 8 emphasizes the importance of Spirit-led communication for Christians. It highlights the necessity of listening before speaking, avoiding flesh-driven speech that can harm others. The author reflects on personal experiences and the value of silence, suggesting that thoughtful prayer and reflection can foster healthier interactions, especially in social media contexts.
Speak – When you are not Reacting
Chapter 6 emphasizes the importance of mindful communication, urging individuals to distinguish between reacting and responding. Prompted by James 1:19-20, it discusses how emotional reactions can lead to misunderstandings and divisions, advocating for a measured approach to speaking, guided by the Holy Spirit, to foster unity and wisdom in conversations.
The Pursuit of Happiness
The text discusses the theme of pursuing happiness from a spiritual perspective, contrasting it with covetousness. It emphasizes that happiness is an individual pursuit, defined differently by each person, yet universally linked to faith in God and the blessings outlined in scripture. The author urges readers to seek happiness through disciplined faith and trust in God’s promises.
Christian American or American Christian
The author criticizes the shifting moral standards in society, particularly regarding homosexuality and abortion, asserting that they contradict biblical teachings. They argue that the Church cannot endorse these behaviors without compromising its authority. The piece serves as a warning against the nation’s drift from God, urging repentance and a return to Christian values for healing and unity.
USA – Make The Choice
The author explores the fact that not making the choice to BE GOD’S NATION is making the choice not to be. We can no longer stand on the fence. God calls each of us to choose whom we will serve, and Jesus makes the choice unmistakably clear: you are either with Him or against Him. Now is the time to stand with the Lord, seek His truth, and pray for our nation’s return to Him.
What Are You Resonating?
The content emphasizes the spiritual resonance between individuals, highlighting how one’s perception affects relationships. It warns against judging others based on personal standards, as this can lead to harmful miscommunications. The author encourages love and acceptance, advocating for a shift in perspective to foster genuine connections and spiritual growth.
We are ALL a Work of Art
Elizabeth Smith conveys a spiritual lesson that emphasizes our identity as creations of God, masterpieces intentionally crafted for His glory. While life may present challenges and weariness, our inherent beauty remains in God’s sight. Each person’s joy and authenticity reflect God’s craftsmanship, which inspires others to understand the divine artist behind their existence.
True Identity– For Couples
The text emphasizes the importance of discovering one’s True Identity through God’s guidance before entering relationships. It warns against falling for individuals who devalue one’s worth and stresses that successful couples must be united in their faith and identity under God’s direction. It also addresses same sex marriage and a way out to get right with God.