Author Archives: #4GIVEN

Paul encouraged the Church at Ephesus to be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power (Ephesians 6:10). The word translated “be strong” here actually means “be strengthened,” as rendered in the New English Translation: “Finally, be strengthened in … Continue reading →

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God’s plan for our lives is to continually increase our influence in the world around us. He accomplishes this spiritual endeavor through His divine favor, purpose and our faithful obedience (response). In Luke 2:52 we find that, “Jesus grew in … Continue reading →

I don’t now if you’ve noticed but, people are more bogged down with stress, disappointment and discouragement today than they have been in recent years. It’s unnerving to see our nation which was full vitality become lethargic, indifferent and numb. … Continue reading →

I have an identical twin brother and we share a lot of of facial, emotional, and physical characteristics. Although, we share a lot in common, we are different in a lot of ways. I will submit to you that even … Continue reading →

In 1965 lyricist Hal David penned the words to the song, “What The World Needs Now Is Love” and although Liberty Records canceled it after its initial released, this inspiring single managed to peaked at #7 on the Billboard Charts … Continue reading →

How easy or difficult is it for you to “take the high road”? How far can you bend without breaking? Well, as you probably already know, to “take the high road” means you do the right thing, even if it … Continue reading →

I know it looks like the enemy is winning but don’t get it twisted,he is indeed already defeated. As believers our confidence must be grounded in believing that even when things are bad, God is working them out for good … Continue reading →

If we can trust car manufacturers to properly put every part and piece that goes into putting a vehicle together the right way, than why is so difficult and arduous to trust that GOD is able to put every part … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard it said, “Desperate (drastic) times calls for desperate (drastic) measures.” One translation to this phrase suggests that in adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected under normal circumstances may become the best choice. For some of … Continue reading →