Peace

Article: Staying Level

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/iwd Proverbs 30:8-9 (KJV) - Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. Here are the words of Agur...a prayer unto the Lord to live with integrity (and balance) in His presence. When many people are asking God for more success, money, and power, Agur prayed that he have neither poverty nor riches and to be fed with food that's convenient for him. When many people are waiting...

Article: The Ratchet

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/vierdrie Many people are talking about reaching new levels or being elevated in the Lord. They're waiting for their season of blessing, joy, peace, overflow, and abundance. Little thought goes into their current season - besides wanting out of it. However, the Lord uses seasons of trials and tribulations to mold us into mature disciples that resemble His Son (Romans 8:29). Many people will find that when they complete one 'test' of life, another is right around the corner. Then, when they finish that one, another one awaits (but maybe not right away). Our lives are filled with various situations...