Am I the only one who can get distracted from the true purpose of celebrating Christmas? What is this all about anyway and why bother to commemorate it?
Are you apt to play it safe? Has life taught you to be more cautious than adventurous? If we believe that our Heavenly Father cares for us, we can adventurously follow His will and enjoy our lives without fear of the bumps and bruises that will come along the way. Will trouble come? Yes! But take heart, Jesus has overcome and will hold and heal you throughout the hurts that come! Have an eventful life!
Rest. It is not an option. And it is NOT a reward for getting all your work done. It is the wise way to live that God instructed us in so that we can actually be MORE productive and healthy in every aspect of our lives.
The very nature of God is to redeem. When we place our difficulties in His hands, redemption is what will naturally come about! What are you placing in His hands today?
I am grateful for the people God has placed in my life. But they are neither infallible nor omnipresent! There will be times when everyone is unavailable or when you feel that no one meets your needs. These times remind us that there is only One we should fully lean on. He will provide all the support we need when we choose Him first.
This world is FULL of the clamor of many voices. There are good things to listen to, but when we hear something that doesn’t line up with the truth of God’s Word, what is our responsibility?
Success is a big deal in our culture. If you’re not feeling “successful” today, please let me challenge you that you simply may not be looking broad enough. Zoom out from your view of your life. More may be happening than you realize!
If our goal is to become more and more like Jesus, what is one of the biggest areas that can trip us up and give us an accurate assessment of our progress? You may not like the answer!
As Christians, we can sometimes be guilty of throwing around phrases that leave others in the dark. We want to be spiritual people, but, for Heaven’s sake! - let’s be practical too!! Get the FREE RESOURCE called, “4 Ways to Strengthen Yourself in the Lord” at amiloper.com under the RESOURCES tab!
“Covenant” may seem like an outdated, old fashioned concept. But understanding covenant can be beautifully enriching for your relationship with God. And, as you might expect, I’ve got a FREE RESOURCE for that! Get the FREE mini-ebook called, “The 9 Steps to Cutting a Covenant” at amiloper.com under the RESOURCES tab!
In the “Cancel Culture” we are currently living in, I wonder how Jesus would respond. When dealing with difficult people, how do we stay emotionally safe while not falling into the trap of ungodly “canceling”?
The battles have been intense, painful and even life threatening for many of us over the last year or two, making spiritual warfare even more vitally important to learn about than ever before! And I’d love to help you! Get my FREE RESOURCE titled, “Fighting Fire With Fire” today by visiting amiloper.com and clicking on the RESOURCES tab.
Sometimes the Lord shows me things in the oddest of ways! Have you ever seen a dog on a leash with its owner and wondered, “Gee! Who’s walking whom?” Well, this is what God showed me one day.
Minor pains and major irritations come to all of us! Are you looking for a way to not get stuck in them? As I flew recently in the rain, I felt the Holy Spirit point something out to me and remind me of a simple truth: keep moving forward!
There can be obstacles between us and believing in the love of God for us. And it’s complicated when one of those obstacles is the people who are supposed to represent God’s love! Is God’s love as painful as our experience with some believers? Being hurt in church doesn’t mean we should bypass the command to fellowship with fellow believers; it is our opportunity to walk in love.
Whether you’re feeling particularly blessed or not, you have something to offer! And it’s an offering that is intended for you to give away. Who are you going to allow your blessings to pour out onto today?
Has it ever occurred to you that you may be hearing God more than you think you are? Sometimes we get so caught up in our preconceived notions or our past ways of hearing that we can miss what’s right in front of us. Take a listen as I explain and get the FREE RESOURCE mentioned by clicking on the RESOURCES tab at amiloper.com !