Posts with the tag “adversity”
Keep Looking Up When You're Feeling Down
by Delman Coates on April 26th, 2024
"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead," - Philippians 3:13 In the midst of life's challenges, we often find ourselves instinctively looking down, focusing on the dangers and threats that surround us. Our minds are wired to seek out potential harm, but sometimes, this inclinati... Read More
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Finding Strength in Disappointment
by Delman Coates on April 18th, 2024
"When the LORD saw that Leah was not loved, he enabled her to conceive, but Rachel remained childless." - 29:31 Whitney Houston's haunting question, "Where do broken hearts go?" echoes the pain many of us feel when faced with disappointment and heartbreak. Yet, while heartbreak may be inevitable, it is not insurmountable. In fact, it can be a catalyst for growth and transformation. Paulo Coelho ... Read More
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Forging the Future You
by Delman Coates on January 24th, 2024
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11 When you begin to understand God's plan, you will see the crucial role adversity plays in preparing us for the future He has designed. The promise in Jeremiah 29:11 is a beacon of assurance: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans ... Read More
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The Power of Healing Relationships
by Delman Coates on September 25th, 2023
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." - Proverbs 17:17Relationships are the threads that weave our life together. Among the most profound and transformative aspects of human connection is the power of healing relationships. These bonds hold the potential to mend wounds, restore joy, and bring about profound transformation.Think for a moment about the people ... Read More
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Time To Give Up?
by Ministry Support on December 6th, 2021
“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” - 2 Chronicles 15:7 If you are going to pursue God and His purpose and plan for your life, you will face adversity. Tough times, difficult circumstances, and heartbreaking moments will be on the menu. It is not a matter of if, but when these moments come. If the question is not a matter of “whether” they will come, th... Read More
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Haters Gonna Hate
by Ministry Support on December 3rd, 2021
“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in as much as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” - 1 Peter 4:12-13 Over the last couple of days, we have talked about the power God wants to bring about within you. The gifts, tal... Read More
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