Posts with the tag “endure”

Changing Perspective
by Delman Coates on January 28th, 2024
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18   In each of our lives, adversity emerges as a transformative force, reshaping our perspective on success and gratitude. As we navigate the challenges that come our way, we discover that the crucible of hardship not only tests our mettle but also becomes a lens through which we recognize...  Read More
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Led by the Spirit
by Delman Coates on December 6th, 2023
"For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God." - Romans 8:14   The story of Simeon is a remarkable example of a man led by the Spirit. His life reflects a profound truth, that the Holy Spirit plays an essential role in sustaining us until we see the manifestation of God's revelation. Three times in these verses, it is emphasized that Simeon was guided by the Spirit. The Spir...  Read More
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Through the Window of Perspective
by Delman Coates on October 20th, 2023
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28   In the midst of life's trials, it's crucial to maintain a perspective that looks beyond the present moment. Remember that trials are temporary, and even in the midst of difficulty, God can work to bring about His purposes. Let this window of perspective be y...  Read More
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Keep on Ticking
by Delman Coates on February 1st, 2023
“Fear not, For I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10  In the early 1950s, the Timex Corporation was experiencing dismal sales and the prospect of going out of business. After running numerous campaigns in newspapers and magazines, featuring the likes of Mickey Mantle and Ben Hogan, ...  Read More
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Talking To Yourself
by Ministry Support on September 27th, 2022
“For she thought to herself, ‘If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.’ Immediately the bleeding stopped, and she could feel in her body that she had been healed of her terrible condition” - Mark 5:28   Learning to endure is all about learning to listen to what God says about you and not what others say to you. People may say you’re a failure. People may say you won’t make it. People may sa...  Read More
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Extraordinary Resilience
by Ministry Support on September 16th, 2022
“We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.” - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9   Are you close to quitting? Please don’t do it. Are you tired of trying to live for Christ? Hang in there. Do you feel like giving up on the Christian life? Roll up your...  Read More
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Taking His Sweet Time
by Ministry Support on April 12th, 2022
“But Abram said, ‘Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?’ And Abram said, ‘You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.’” -  Genesis 15:2-3Let’s face it, no one likes having to wait. But when it comes to your relationship with God, sometimes we must wait for Him to do what only He ...  Read More
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Bounce Back
by Ministry Support on October 22nd, 2020
When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down, and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. – 1 Samuel 30:3  In the 30th chapter of 1 Samuel, David and his men were returning home from a defunct battle with the Philistines. They arrived home only to find that while they were away, the Amalekites had broken into their land, stolen their material possessions, burned the...  Read More
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Trials Are Opportunities
by Ministry Support on October 21st, 2020
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. – James 1:2-4  Mandarin is one of the more popular dialects or families of the Chinese language. In doing some research on Mandarin, I learned that the Chinese ...  Read More
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Listening For Jesus
by Ministry Support on October 5th, 2020
She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, for she said, “If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well.” – Mark 5:27-28  Today’s key text reveals something that I believe was the key to helping this woman to endure her terrible circumstances. She was able to persevere through her illness because she listened to the right things.   After spending all sh...  Read More
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