by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 31, 2014
Encouragement The world is filled with blessing snatchers. They play the role of the Devil’s advocate who doesn’t need any help. They are quick to object and always have a reason why it can’t be done. Dripping with negativism, they put a damper on life. Pessimistic...
by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 28, 2014
Satisfaction Satisfaction is related to the quality of life. Satisfaction comes from living righteously and seeking to raise the level of quality in relationships, service, and product. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they...
by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 27, 2014
Fulfillment Fulfillment is discovering our own uniqueness in Christ and using our gifts and talents to edify others and glorify the Lord. Fulfillment is related to our calling and the roles we play in life. God has a unique place of ministry for each of us. It is...
by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 26, 2014
Significance Significance is related to time and eternity. What is forgotten in time is of little significance. What is remembered for eternity is of great significance. According to Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, God has set eternity in our hearts and appointed a time for...
by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 25, 2014
Success Success is related to goals, but how are you setting realistic and godly personal goals for your life? What may be a realistic goal for one person could be impossible for another. God has not given each person the same endowment of gifts, talents, and...
by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 24, 2014
3/3/14 – Spiritual Gifts 3/4/14 – Motivational Gifts 3/5/14 – Public Use of Gifts 3/6/14 – Life Endowments 3/7/14 – Stewardship 3/10/14 – Prayer and Praise 3/11/14 – Levels of Prayer 3/12/14 – Praying By The Spirit 3/13/14 – Effective Prayer 3/14/14 – Praying For The...
by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 24, 2014
Faith Appraisal A plumb line is a weight that hangs on the end of a line that carpenters use to ensure that the walls of a building are built straight. The Lord showed Amos (7:7-8) that the nation of Israel was no longer true to His plumb line. God’s people were...
by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 21, 2014
God Guides A Moving Ship In Acts 15:36, Paul decided to revisit the churches he helped establish on his first missionary trip. The churches were being strengthened and increasing in numbers (Acts 16:5). Suddenly the Holy Spirit kept them from preaching in Asia (vs....
by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 20, 2014
Making Wise Decisions The wise person knows the will of God; the successful person lives it. If you are trying to discern God’s will and make wise decisions, consider the following questions: 1. Have I prayed about it? The first thing a...
by Cindy Bergenback | Mar 19, 2014
Divine Guidance The following seven issues are commonly, but not necessarily correctly, considered for discerning God’s will: 1. Conscience: Should we let our consciences be our guide? Our conscience is a function of our mind and it can be...
