Christianity
164 Articles & Excerpts
Jehoshaphat's Vital Need
The Battle Belongs to the Lord: Overcoming Life's Struggles Through Worship by Joyce Meyer Jehoshaphat knew that unless he heard from God, he was not going to make it. That need was what The Amplified Bible calls his vital need. There are some things we can do without, but others are vital. Jehoshaphat knew having God's direction was vital.
One Flesh? Are You Sure?!
Help Me, I'm Married! by Joyce Meyer Marriage begins with a promise between a man and a woman to honor and cleave to each other for life. Too many couples depend on love to keep their marriage together, but commitment is the adhesive of marriage, and love is the reward of keeping the promise
Emotions and Fatigue
Managing Your Emotions: Instead of Your Emotions Managing You by Joyce Meyer I have often heard that after a person goes through a real emotional high, he will usually bottom out with an emotional low. We see this in the life of Elijah the prophet in the book of 1 Kings.
Feelings or Decision?
Managing Your Emotions: Instead of Your Emotions Managing You by Joyce Meyer Remember, feelings are part of the soul which is often said to be composed of the mind, will, and emotions. When we are born again, we are not told to stop thinking. We are just told to start thinking a new way.
Anger
The Secret Power of Speaking God's Word (Meyer, Joyce) by Joyce Meyer I will bridle my anger, trash my wrath, cool my pipes-it only makes things worse. I follow the example of the Lord, who is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy and loving-kindness. I am slow to anger and have great understanding
What Would Jesus do with Harry Potter?
What's a Christian to Do with Harry Potter? by Connie Neal What would Jesus do? This question, posed in the Christian classic In His Steps by Charles Sheldon, has become so familiar as to be reduced to WWJD? But how do we determine what Jesus would do, particularly in the kind of divisive debate where well-versed
I Was A Child
You Shall Not Be Ashamed: Personal Recovery by Denise B. Fair Life-Changing Question. That Is Exactly What Happened To Me. IT TOOK ME twenty-five years before I felt safe enough to utter one word to another living soul concerning the sexual abuse I experienced as a little girl. Denise, were you ever sexually abused?
What Is The Answer?
Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind by Joyce Meyer With John and Mary's conflicting problems, it is not too hard to imagine what their home life is like. Remember, I said there was a lot of strife in it. Strife isn't always open warfare. Many times, strife is an angry undercurrent in the home
Emotional Discernment
Managing Your Emotions: Instead of Your Emotions Managing You by Joyce Meyer My husband Dave and I have a certain way we handle our money. I get an allowance each week, and so does he. I usually save my money to buy clothes and other things I want or need. One time I had about $375 saved to buy a good watch
The Second Great Awakening
Born in 1805, Smith grew up during the 'Second Great Awakening,' when secular tumult had spawned radical religious fervor and countless new sects. His contemplative nature and soaring imagination-the first of his many visions occurred at the age of
God Talks to People Every Day
How to Hear From God: Learn to Know His Voice and Make the Right Decisions by Joyce Meyer The world makes it easy for us to fill our ears with all kinds of things that drown out the voice of God and push Him far, far into the background of our lives. However, the day comes for every person when only God remains.
God Talks to People Every Day
How to Hear from God Study Guide: Learn to Know His Voice and Make Right Decisions by Joyce Meyer God has spoken to all people in their inner consciousness, through creation of the natural world and through creating within man an inner void that only God can fill. 1. Read Romans 1:19-21. a. To what part of a person does God make Himself evident?
Acceptance or Rejection?
How to Succeed at Being Yourself: Finding the Confidence to Fulfill Your Destiny by Joyce Meyer Rejecting ourselves does not change us, it actually multiplies our problems. Acceptance causes us to face reality and then begin to deal with it. We cannot deal with anything as long as we are refusing to accept it or denying its reality.
Relationship Requires Commitment
Knowing God Intimately: Being as Close to Him As You Want to Be by Joyce Meyer But only Moses went to the top of the mountain and into the intimate presence of God. It is clear from Scripture that Moses had taken great personal sacrifices and risks to obey God. He had turned down opportunities for personal promotion in order to see
Identifying the Root of Rejection
Root of Rejection: Escape the Bondage of Rejection and Experience the Freedom of God's Acceptance by Joyce Meyer So many people in today's world are trying to prove their worth by climbing the ladder of success. They seem to think that if they can just get a job promotion, a bigger house, a better-looking car; if they can get into the right social circles
Phase 1 - Hear Directly from God
The Battle Belongs to the Lord: Overcoming Life's Struggles Through Worship by Joyce Meyer God wants us to be totally free from fear. He doesn't want us to live in torment, and He doesn't want fear to stop us from confidently doing what He tells us to do. When we have a deep understanding concerning God's perfect unconditional love for us
The Man Zone
Every Young Man, God's Man : Confident, Courageous, and Completely His by Stephen Arterburn, Kenny Luck, Mike Yorkey The summer before my freshman year at UCLA, I came home one time after midnight to a dark house and sleeping parents. While my home was very quiet, my soul churned in chaos. I needed the safety and comfort of my bedroom to relax me.
Your Flesh Or Mine?
Help Me, I'm Married! by Joyce Meyer If two people are to become one flesh, as God frequently repeats in His Word, it was obvious that one of us was going to have to make some changes. It seemed right to me at the time that Dave was the one who needed amendments.
The Greatest Of These Is Love
Reduce Me to Love: Unlocking the Secret for Lasting Joy by Joyce Meyer Where does love fit into your list of priorities? Jesus said, A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you…(John 13:34 NKJV). It seems to me that Jesus was saying love is the main thing on which we should
Learning to Speak God's Language
Me and My Big Mouth: Your Answer is Right Under Your Nose by Joyce Meyer Do you have problems? Your answer is right under your nose. At least a major part of it is. I do not believe that anyone can live in victory without being well informed concerning the power of words.
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