Posts with the tag “thoughts”

What Happened to You
by Delman Coates on April 14th, 2023
“I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.” - Psalm 34:4  Did you know our actions are often a reflection of the trauma in our lives? Yesterday, we told the story of a boy who acted out in class only after he had a new teacher who wore the same cologne as his abusive father.  Oprah Winfrey and psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Perry relayed this story in the book, “What Happen...  Read More
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His Will
by Delman Coates on January 23rd, 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  Today, we continue our discussion on “worrying.” To be obedient to God, we cannot worry. The Bible says in Hebrews 11:6, “And it is ...  Read More
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Staying Focused
by Ministry Support on November 11th, 2022
“Therefore, holy brothers, partners in a heavenly calling, keep your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.” - Hebrews 3:1  Did you know that some animal tamers have been known to carry a stool in the cage of lion as a form of distraction. Why? Because lions can only focus on one object. When the tamer points the four legs of the stool at the lion, he or she is paralyzed, n...  Read More
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His Greater Plan
by Ministry Support on November 25th, 2020
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. – Ephesians 3:20-21  Understanding that God establishes plans that are often so different from our own plans doesn’t come easily for His children and for believers. But whe...  Read More
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