Posts with the tag “importance”
Identifying the Nature of Your Fear
by Delman Coates on December 4th, 2024
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” - 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is a natural emotion that every human being experiences, but not all fear is the same. In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul makes a significant distinction when he says, "God has not given us the spirit of fear." Notice that Paul doesn’t say, "God has not given us fear." Instead, he addresses "the spirit of fea... Read More
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Stay Anchored in Your God-Given Assignment
by Delman Coates on June 29th, 2024
"For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me." - John 6:38 Amidst the noise of competing voices and conflicting priorities, there is a guiding light that should serve as our north star—the knowledge of our God-given assignment. Today, I want to point you to the importance of discerning and embracing the unique purpose that God has ordained for each of ... Read More
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Holistic Spirituality
by Delman Coates on June 10th, 2024
"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." - 3 John 1:2 In the Western world, our approach to spirituality often leans towards compartmentalization. We recognize that as humans we consist of 3 parts—spirit, mind, and body—but unfortunately, we tend to devalue the body. Throughout Western philosophy and religious thought, the body has been ... Read More
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Prioritizing Spiritual Health
by Delman Coates on June 5th, 2024
"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." - 3 John 1:2 You do not have to look very hard to see companies, ads, and people who emphasize physical health and well-being. And while that is important, we must be careful not to overlook the importance of spiritual health. We see countless resources dedicated to di... Read More
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Beyond Status Symbols
by Delman Coates on June 2nd, 2024
"Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it." - Proverbs 13:11 In a world filled with status symbols and images of success, it's easy to get seduced by the allure of wealth portrayed through luxurious lifestyles and material possessions. But let's be clear: looking rich and being rich are not the same thing. True wealth is not measured by the design... Read More
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Becoming the Change
by Delman Coates on May 7th, 2024
"Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose." - Philippians 2:12-13 Have you ever noticed the transformative nature of salt? When added to food or applied in various situations, salt... Read More
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Pray About It
by Delman Coates on November 16th, 2023
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 Prayer is a powerful and essential aspect of our relationship with God. It serves as a direct line of communication with our Heavenly... Read More
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Losing Connection
by Ministry Support on November 24th, 2022
“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” - John 15:1-2 I think you will probably agree with me that perhaps the worst experience you can have when using your cell phone, streaming a movie, having a meeting on Zoom, or conducting any kind of bu... Read More
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