Christian Words of Encouragement

Prevailing in prayer and getting results has been a strong concern for many people throughout generations, and still, in today’s society the struggle continues. Hebrews 4:16 instructs us to “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” . Among Christians, even the most seasoned ministers must face this challenge. The fact is, when we pray we want to get results.                                                                                   If results were not attainable, why bother to pray? Prayer consists of two con...

KNOW WHEN TO TAKE A BREAK: Pursuing purpose is like taking a trip on a rocky road toward the top of a mountain. An uphill climb, whether on a rocky road or a smooth one, is not easy. Who said pursuing purpose would be easy? Yes, it’s difficult; life is difficult. However, reaching the top is not the problem. I came to realize you could reach the top with no problem at all if you do so your way. But if you do that, could you enjoy what you’ve accomplished and hold on to it? Would you have enough strength to glory in the fruits of your labor? However, if you don’t take the easy route (doing it your way), you will discover that there will be times along your climb toward the top when you’ll have to rest; and you will discover the consequences if you press forward when you’re fatigued mentally, emotionally, and physically.      Life has a way of taking a toll on the body; everyday concerns and a habit of worrying can become  thorns in your flesh. Thus, it is...

When we feel misaligned, without passion or rhythm, we’re not being guided by our spirit. Many people are influenced by the needs of others, the paycheck that supports them and the demands that dominate them. On this path we eventually live like slaves to a man-made system. We chase the goals of others instead of pursuing our own dreams. We deaden our despair with the next purchase, pill or ill-gotten gains. We do what we think we should instead of living beyond what logic alone can dictate. God is always speaking to us. Giving us clues, insight and direction about the reason why we’re here. It can be difficult to hear His still small voice because of the many things that can distract us, but with intentional effort and a few minutes of quiet time each day, we can be still and know God’s purpose for our life. When we know God, and we hear God, our talents start to feel energized. We awaken with excitement and expectation. We are downloaded with divine ideas and next steps. We ...

Christian Words of Encouragement: Five Ways to Live a Life of Purpose : Five Ways to Live a Life of Purpose           Living a life of purpose is never easy. It can be tempting to simply drift through lif...

Five Ways to Live a Life of Purpose           Living a life of purpose is never easy. It can be tempting to simply drift through life and allow whatever happens to take you wherever it please—in short, to simply go with the flow of life. Yet as people this cheats us from fulfilling ourselves and developing our full potential. It is important we live our life filled with purpose 1. Actively choose!           Living a life of purpose means really choosing to live life to the best it can be. You choose to commit to a purpose—whatever purpose it may be—through thick or thin, because you realize that this purpose has value. For Christians, people have eternal purpose and value—we are made for something far more, and far beyond us and bigger than us in scope. Therefore, if we really wish to pursue this, to be part of something amazing with the rest of the world, we need to actively choose...

            In the midst of today’s busy world where everyone, especially the generation of millennials now finding their way around this world, it can be quite difficult to figure out God’s will. What can one do in line with what God wants to do? This can be a very difficult question to answer—pursuing your purpose that is, hopefully, in sync with God’s purpose for you. Some thoughts on God’s will and purpose             Finding God’s will entails a certain uncertainty. One can never be totally sure that one is following God’s will—but there can certainly be signs that one is on the right track. Signs can be seen when you reflect, through prayer, on your decisions. God nudges you in the right direction, helping you to discern which path to take. How can one know if it is a sign from God or not? Just like any good relationship, where on person knows the other person...

Every human contains a triplex in its nature, the Body, the Soul and the Spirit. The body, or the outer part of a human, is what been used to demonstrate the actions of what's going on inside of the body. In other words, the body is the part of the human that covers the real source of what life is all about. In fact, everything in this world has a body. A vehicle has a body, a building has a body, writing or reading has a body, from music to even liquid has a body. So as we see it, not only humans but objects and things have a body also. But to live spiritually will take more than just the body because the body has no connection that links toward God. Then there is the soul. Not everything has a soul. The soul is placed above, and is independent of all infirmities of the body. For example, a sick person showing signs of weakness is due to the hindrances that interpose themselves between his soul and his body. Concerning the soul, after its separation from the body, it will ...