Author Archives: #4GIVEN

   The front page of newspapers and the top stories on the Internet, social media, or television seem to focus on simmering crises, crime, accidents, politics, the economy, and prominent people behaving badly. Our conversations at work and home begin … Continue reading →

   Your tongue will either dig a grave or cultivate life. Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” In most cases hurt, anger, arrogance, bitterness, and pride are … Continue reading →

   Lord, thank You for life and life abundant! Lord God you are good and your mercy endures forever. Father God, life as You know can be very complicated with it’s various twists, turns, and valley experiences. But, through it … Continue reading →

“Although, I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…..” Psalm 23:4 I would rather it read, “Although, I run really-really fast through the valley…..” Whenever, we experience the valley of despair, disappointment, and … Continue reading →

   God is forever faithful and never once has He not been able to see us through! He is always on time and He is perennially good. He will never be considered a fair weather friend. His friendship/love is unstoppable, … Continue reading →

   Fear reminds us that we are human and faith reminds us that God is greater than our fears. When we feed our faith, we will starve our fears. So how do we feed our faith? According to Romans 10:17 … Continue reading →

   God said in Isaiah 66:13, “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; And you will be comforted in Jerusalem.” According to Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance, the Greek word for comfort is parakaleó which means to call … Continue reading →

  As Christians we are commanded to praise God in all things; whether good or bad. The bible says, to give thanks IN all circumstances; for this is the will of God IN Christ Jesus for us. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) … Continue reading →

   Let’s be honest, sometimes it is difficult to trust God when we experience storms in life. However, storms don’t last forever and trials are an opportunity for a testimony. It gives God so much glory when we know we’re … Continue reading →

   Why is having a prayer life is so important to the Christian believer? There are obvious benefits but it is not always about receiving blessings from God more so than it is about building a relationship with God. Prayer … Continue reading →