Tag: Faith Gateway

We must not silently accept our lack of fruitfulness & somehow justify it as God’s will for us, says Jim Cymbala. Learn about the power of desperate prayer. We must not silently accept our lack of fruitfulness and somehow justify it as God’s will for us. — Jim Cymbala Source: Storming Heaven, Desparate Prayer – Jim…

What makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning? Chip Gaines talks about motivation and following your dreams from his new book Capital Gaines. Your purpose is just like mine. It’s big, and it’s important, and there’s no one else anywhere on the planet who can fulfill it. — Chip Gaines Source: Capital…

Pride and vanity are self-focused, which lead us away from the heart of God. Perhaps pride is the root of all sin. Read more from A Jane Austen Devotional. Even as you seek after God’s heart, you may still struggle with pride because as a Christian, you are still being transformed. — A Jane Austen Devotional…

What happens after we die? This is one of society’s most asked questions, and Randy Frazee is digging into the Bible to find the answers. Read more. Our resurrected bodies will bear the image of Jesus’ resurrected body. — Randy Frazee Source: After We Die: What Will Our Resurrected Bodies Look Like?

When you feel out of control, God says Trust Me, and don’t be afraid. Read more about trusting in Him and having control in Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. Take refuge in the shelter of My wings, where you are absolutely secure. — Jesus Calling by Sarah Young Source: When You Feel Out of Control…

What are your core convictions? Read from Chris Hodges in the Daniel Dilemma about how our core convictions shape our lives and how we live by God. Holiness raises the standard of personal purity as we honor the lordship of Christ. — Chris Hodges Source: The Daniel Dilemma: Core Convictions Shape the Way We Live

To be known is a huge risk, until you know who you are in God. Read from Frederick Buechner in his book A Crazy, Holy Grace about being vulnerable with God. Over the years I have experienced holiness as a living, healing, saving presence in my life. — Frederick Buechner Source: The Eyes of My…

Are you in a season of grief? Lean on these Scriptures in your journey of grief and the God who understands you and has compassion on you. Grief is the cost of loving someone.  Source: Season of Grief, Journey of Faith – FaithGateway

Read this excerpt from the Church of the Small Things where Melanie Shankle talks about starting a ministry with her family, despite her own doubts. To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations… — Ephesians 3:21 Source: Oh, Lord, Please Send Someone Else – Church of the Small Things

Remember that you are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken — no matter what is happening in your life or in the world. Read more Jesus Always. A grateful attitude is essential for living near Me. — Sarah Young, Jesus Always Source: A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken – FaithGateway