Posts with the tag “help”
Prioritizing God Amidst Busyness
by Delman Coates on August 11th, 2023
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” - Matthew 6:33 In our fast-paced world, busyness often becomes a barrier to making God our top priority. However, even amidst the hustle and bustle, we can still keep God at the center of our lives. Here are some strategies to help us do so. Start Your Day with God: Make it a habit to spend tim... Read More
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If I Don't Help Them, What Will Happen to Them?
by Delman Coates on June 29th, 2023
"What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." - Jame... Read More
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Can’t Do It Alone
by Delman Coates on April 28th, 2023
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor; if either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” - Ecclesiastes 4:9... Read More
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Just The Right Time
by Ministry Support on November 17th, 2022
“For God says, at just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you. Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.” - 2 Corinthians 6:2 Did you know that it takes sweet cherry trees 7-10 years to start producing fruit when grown from a seed? It needs daily sun, 1,100 to 1,300 hours in temperatures under 45 degrees Fahrenheit to break dormancy, pollination, ... Read More
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Go to Jesus
by Ministry Support on November 12th, 2022
“When Martha got word that Jesus was coming, she went to meet Him. But Mary stayed in the house. Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask for.’” - John 11:20-22 John 11 gives us a great example of what we should do when discouragement or disappointment rears its ugly head in our lives. To gi... Read More
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Your Day Is Coming
by Ministry Support on March 28th, 2022
“‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah. In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right in the land. I those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior... Read More
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A Cry For Help
by Ministry Support on March 26th, 2022
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” - 1 Corinthians 10:13If you have followed our devotions the last few days, you are likely very encouraged! The thing that has kept you from your dreams, your goals, and m... Read More
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Unresolved Injury
by Ministry Support on February 26th, 2022
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” - Psalm 9:9-10 When you read the Story of Jacob in Genesis 25-32, you see the story of someone who had an unresolved injury. He was a victim of religious and parental abuse and suffered from the time he was born in a household th... Read More
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Help Makes The Difference
by Ministry Support on January 27th, 2022
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:7 Author Eugene Peterson’s once told the story of his frustration trying to remove the blade from his lawnmower. He had tried everything and was ready to give up and throw in the towel. His neighbor, who saw him struggling asked if he was loosening the blade or could he be inadvertently tightening it. Sometimes, we feel as tho... Read More
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False Advertising
by Ministry Support on December 1st, 2021
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” - Matthew 16:18 I read this story once about a young husband who knocked on the door of this retired doctor in a small town in order to get help for his wife. The doctor came to the door and said, “Hello, may I help you?” and the young man said, “Sir, my wife has had an accid... Read More
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Don’t Go Back
by Jared West on September 15th, 2021
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’” – John 5:8 Continuing our discussion from yesterday regarding the paralyzed man at a healing pool who was healed by Jesus, this was not the last time that Jesus encountered this man. In John 5:14, it reads, “Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, “See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.... Read More
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Lingering Bombs
by Ministry Support on September 9th, 2020
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) In 1994, Chris Burns of the Associated Press wrote an article about the lethal leftovers of war. He talked about the hundreds of explosives from World War II that were still scattered across Europe at construction sites, in fishing nets, and on beaches. He said even though the war is over, these unexploded bombs ar... Read More
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What To Do When You Have Regrets
by Ministry Support on January 9th, 2020
“Lord, do not forsake me; do not be far from me, my God. Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my Savior.” – Psalm 38:21-22Have you ever looked back on your life and found yourself regretting doing some of the things you did in the past? Or do you regret not doing something you wish you would have done?Maybe there was a job you shouldn’t have taken, but you got greedy and made an impulse decision. ... Read More
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