by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
James 1:17 – Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. We see in this verse that there are two separate words to describe God’s giving. The first word...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Isaiah 29:13 – Therefore the LORD said: “Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths And honor Me with their lips, But have removed their hearts far from Me, And their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men.” If you lived in the days...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
1 Timothy 2:1 – Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men. Paul begins this chapter with what he considered to be most important for believers, the power of prayer. What can often become...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Can the Apostle Paul really mean this literally? Did he actually believe that there was nothing he could not do? Well, when he said that he could do all things, he meant all the things...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Jeremiah 29:13 – And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Why does God want you to search for Him with all your heart? It is not that He’s trying to be elusive, but that He wants to strengthen you. You see, the only way we...