Posts with the tag “journey”

It Hurt Me, but it Helped Me
by Delman Coates on July 10th, 2024
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6   We’ve spent a lot of time discussing those who betray you. Now I want you to understand something: Don’t worry about the betrayer acting like they’re better off without you. Most of that is fake anyway, but even if they are, good; that’s their jou...  Read More
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The Joy of Realized Hopes
by Delman Coates on May 27th, 2024
"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." - Psalm 27:14   There's a unique joy that floods the soul when long-awaited hopes and dreams are finally realized. It's a feeling that transcends mere happiness; it's a deep sense of fulfillment and gratitude that overwhelms the heart. In our modern world, we often witness such moments in the emotional reunions of soldiers with t...  Read More
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Finding Hope in Grief
by Delman Coates on April 28th, 2024
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." - Psalm 51:10-12   Grief is a journey that each of us embarks on at some point in our lives. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship, or a dream, grie...  Read More
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Healing the Wounded Heart
by Delman Coates on April 17th, 2024
"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18   Have you ever heard of broken heart syndrome? It's a condition that claims the lives of tens of thousands of people every year. Unlike physical injuries, broken heart syndrome occurs when the heart becomes overwhelmed by stress hormones, leading to failure and, tragically, death. Take the story of M...  Read More
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Wholeness Beyond Rock Bottom
by Delman Coates on February 12th, 2024
"When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!'” - Luke 15:17   The Prodigal Son's journey is a testament to the redemptive power of God's grace. He hit rock bottom, a place of despair and unimaginable lows, yet it wasn't fatal or final. His story resonates with those unsatisfied with their current situation, yearn...  Read More
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Lessons from the Prodigal Son
by Delman Coates on February 2nd, 2024
"So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." - Luke 15:20   Have you ever felt the weight of your missteps, the consequences of wandering down a path you shouldn't have taken? The story of the Prodigal Son, nestled between parables of lost sheep a...  Read More
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A New Chapter Awaits
by Delman Coates on January 13th, 2024
"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago." - Psalm 77:11   In each of our lives, there are chapters that unfold with pain, trauma, disappointment, and devastation. These chapters, etched in the annals of our personal history, can cast long shadows, making it challenging to envision a brighter future. Yet, the psalmist in Psalm 77 offers us a profound i...  Read More
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A Renewed Mind in Christ
by Delman Coates on December 29th, 2023
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2When we surrender our lives to Christ, it's not just our hearts that undergo a transformation; our minds are renewed as well. This process of renewing the mind is a crucial aspect of our journe...  Read More
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Holding Onto God's Promises
by Delman Coates on December 4th, 2023
"Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him." - Luke 2:25   The story of Simeon, found in the Gospel of Luke, offers us valuable insights into the significance of holding onto God's promises while looking forward to the manifestation of His will in our lives. Simeon's life demonstrates t...  Read More
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A Lifeline to God
by Delman Coates on November 27th, 2023
"Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17   Prayer is not merely a transaction with God, a spiritual ATM where we withdraw our requests. It is the lifeblood of our relationship with the Creator, a continuous conversation that connects our hearts to His. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we are succinctly reminded to "pray without ceasing." This simple yet profound directive underscores the importance ...  Read More
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Aligning Our Will with God's in Prayer
by Delman Coates on November 24th, 2023
"Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." - Matthew 6:10   When we pray, we enter into a sacred conversation with God. It's a dialogue where we pour out our hearts, express our desires, and seek His guidance. In this exchange, a beautiful process unfolds: God works to align our will with His. Matthew 6:10, part of the Lord's Prayer, reminds us of the importance of aligni...  Read More
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God's Preparation for Our Purpose
by Delman Coates on June 23rd, 2023
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10   As Christians, we believe that God has a purpose for each of our lives. But have you ever stopped to consider how God prepares us for that purpose? He doesn't just leave us to figure it out on our own. Instead, He guides us and equips us for the journ...  Read More
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His Way
by Delman Coates on January 24th, 2023
“’My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,’ says the Lord. ‘And My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.’” - Isaiah 55:8-9  Do you trust that God is in control but still cannot help but worry about your life journey? As believers, it is impossible to both ...  Read More
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Great Distance
by Ministry Support on December 25th, 2022
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33  While many people are excited during the holiday season, there are some that are struggling with loss—the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the loss of hopes and dreams. And you too ma...  Read More
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Why Do I Have So Many Problems?
by Ministry Support on November 7th, 2022
“He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams.” - Psalm 23:2  Over the past week, we have covered the function of the gate mentioned in John 10. Jesus is the gate, and as the gate, He offers us access to solutions and safety. The last function of the door referenced in John 10 is to lead the sheep into a corral to graze and lie down in green pastures. This is the imagery t...  Read More
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Carpe Diem
by Ministry Support on September 21st, 2022
 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” - Matthew 6:34   You have probably heard of the Latin phrase “Carpe diem.” It is found in a book entitled “Odes” by a Roman poet. It means, “seize the day.” In the poem, this popular phrase is contained in a larger sentence that says in Latin, “carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero,” ...  Read More
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Talk The Talk
by Ministry Support on August 2nd, 2022
“I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure. I will refine them like silver and purify them like gold.” They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘These are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’” - Zechariah 13:9   Yesterday, we talked about how God will test our faith, not to destroy us or discourage us, but to develop us on our journey with H...  Read More
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No Remote To Life
by Ministry Support on April 19th, 2022
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34Yesterday, we talked about a man who said that life is not like a VHS. For those too young to know what a VHS is, life is not like live TV. There is no remote control. You cannot fast forward, rewind, or pause the time you are in. A lot of people go wrong because the...  Read More
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Recognizing My Weakness
by Ministry Support on March 23rd, 2022
“You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” - Matthew 7:5Over the next four days, we are going to go in greater depth on how we can eliminate a weakness, or even turn weakness into a strength. We all are going to have Achilles heels. But that does not mean we have an excuse not to work on them and learn to us...  Read More
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In The Meantime
by Ministry Support on March 9th, 2022
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34  I once read a poem by Cameron M. Scott that I found both intriguing and interesting. It reads: “There is always something to do, some place to be, something to see, someone to be. A mountain to climb, a path to take, a journey to make. The future always holds a pro...  Read More
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I’ll Be With You
by Ministry Support on November 25th, 2021
“Do not fear, For I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” - Isaiah 43:1-2  When it comes to God’s delivery, one thing is for certain; God will be with you. So of...  Read More
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Trusting God In The Unseen
by Ministry Support on November 15th, 2020
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1  As followers of Christ, we can all find God’s will for our lives by trusting what God speaks over us, despite what we see in front of us. Just think of all the passages of Scripture where people have to trust what God says despite what they see.   Noah trusted God to build the ark before he actually ...  Read More
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