Posts with the tag “honor”
Normalizing the Conversation
by Delman Coates on October 6th, 2024
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." - 2 Timothy 1:7 Sex is not dirty or demonic. It’s a gift from God, designed to be part of the beautiful, sacred, and holy experience of being human. Yet, the discomfort many of us feel around this topic has led to a culture where sex is often discussed only in hushed tones or hidden in less-than-ideal places. It’s ti... Read More
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Choosing God
by Delman Coates on June 14th, 2024
"But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way." - Daniel 1:8 In the story of Daniel, we find a simple yet crucial choice: whether to indulge in the lavish offerings of the Babylonian king or to remain faithful to the dietary practices prescribed by God. Daniel and his friends chose the latter... Read More
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Honoring Your Temple
by Delman Coates on June 11th, 2024
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Today, I want to challenge you. I want to challenge you to reconsider the way you view and treat prayer, particularly when it comes to seeking healing. Too often, we fall... Read More
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Walking Humbly in God's Purpose
by Delman Coates on October 31st, 2023
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8 As you step into God's purpose for your life, it's essential to remember the virtue of humility. In a world that often celebrates self-promotion and pride, embracing true humility is a refreshing and powerful way to honor the Lord's pla... Read More
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Igniting God’s Delight Through Faith
by Delman Coates on July 4th, 2023
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” - Hebrews 11:6 Our faith has the power to spark the delight of God. As believers, we are called to trust in His promises, rely on His guidance, and believe in His power. Hebrews 11:6 emphasizes the importance of faith in our relationshi... Read More
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Unorthodox Decision-Making
by Ministry Support on April 3rd, 2021
When the Lord began to speak through Hosea, the Lord said to him, “Go, marry a promiscuous woman and have children with her, for like an adulterous wife this land is guilty of unfaithfulness to the Lord.” So he married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. (Hosea 1:2-3)It’s one thing to say that we should be open to God speaking and moving in unorthodox ways, but it’s an... Read More
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Take A Stand
by Ministry Support on January 24th, 2021
Dispatches were sent by couriers to all the king’s provinces with the order to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—on a single day, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, and to plunder their goods. A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued as law in every province and made known to the people of every nationality so they would be... Read More
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Don’t Settle For A Fool
by Ministry Support on December 2nd, 2020
Now the name of the man was Nabal, and the name of his wife Abigail. The woman was clever and beautiful, but the man was surly and mean; he was a Calebite. (1 Samuel 25:3) In our text, we have recorded a rather fascinating narrative about a woman named Abigail who is married to a man named Nabal. In one sense it seems as if she has so much going on for her. She is described as smart and attractiv... Read More
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Fathers Honoring Mothers
by Ministry Support on June 17th, 2020
He slept with Hagar, and she conceived. When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress. Then Sarai said to Abram, “You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my slave in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me. May the Lord judge between you and me.” “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think is best.” Then ... Read More
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Honor Your Father
by Ministry Support on June 16th, 2020
Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12) In her powerful text “The Will To Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love,” Bell books writes of her father. She says, “Growing up, I knew my father as the strong man who did not talk, who did not show feelings, who did not give time or attention. He was a provider, the protector, th... Read More
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